Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam, located in Custer County, Nebraska, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 2014 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 1870 feet, with a storage capacity of 53.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.6 acres.


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Summary

It is situated on the TR-SOUTH LOUP RIVER and falls under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in March 2020, Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam is subject to state regulation, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam poses minimal risk, with no recorded incidents of maximum discharge. While it does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it serves its intended purpose effectively and contributes to water resource management in the region.

Overall, Yellow Dog Livestock Lagoon Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in the area, providing valuable benefits to the local community. With its strategic location, design, and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water infrastructure development and serves as a key component in the state's efforts to ensure water resource sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

2014

Dam Length

1870

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR-SOUTH LOUP RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.6

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

0.01

Nid Storage

53.9

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

13
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.