Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam dam
Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam
Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam, located in Belgrade, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 2009. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 1986 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. The dam has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, providing vital water resources for the surrounding area.
Situated on the TR-Cedar River, Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in October 2019. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 2019. Although the dam does not have associated structures or a spillway, it plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Boone County, Nebraska. The location of the dam, its design, and its operational status make it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam is a key infrastructure component for water storage and management in Nebraska. With its earth construction and stone core, the dam provides essential water resources for agricultural and environmental purposes. As a regulated and inspected structure, it ensures the safety and sustainability of water supply in the area, contributing to the resilience of local ecosystems and communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loup River Power Canal Near Genoa | 1,130 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Genoa | 104 cfs | → |
| Loup River Near Genoa | 398 cfs | → |
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 522 cfs | → |
| Silver Cr | 6 cfs | → |
| Prairie Creek Nr Silver Creek Nebr | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam.
Campgrounds
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About Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam
Where does the data for Big Drive Cattle Company Lagoon 3 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.
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