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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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 |
North Loup River At Taylor
|
523cfs |
Middle Loup River At Dunning
|
547cfs |
North Loup R At Brewster
|
298cfs |
Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr
|
2cfs |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
7cfs |
Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Municipal Park
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Tomahawk Municipal Park
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Pressey State Wildlife Area
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