Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam dam
Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam
The Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam in Nebraska, completed in 2006, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is privately owned. This earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 2160 feet, is designed to store water and has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Located in Cuming County near the city of Snyder, the dam's low hazard potential and satisfactory condition make it a vital component of water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam, situated along the TR-N BR PEBBLE CREEK, falls under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 01 and is represented by Jeff Fortenberry. Despite its relatively small surface area of 3 acres and drainage area of 0 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for agricultural and environmental purposes in the region.
Although the Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam has not undergone recent modifications, its last inspection in May 2018 deemed its condition satisfactory. With a regular inspection frequency of 5 years and a designated emergency action plan, the dam is equipped to respond to any potential risks or incidents. This earth dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, stands as a testament to responsible water management practices in Nebraska's rural landscape.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River At Pilger | 456 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At West Point | 617 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek Near Uehling | 211 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn R At Norfolk Ne | 275 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Columbus | 15 cfs | → |
| Logan Creek At Wakefield | 111 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam.
Track Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Coufal Feedyards Lagoon Dam.