Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam dam
Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam
The Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam, located in Custer County, Nebraska, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the region. Completed in 2007, this private-owned earth dam serves as a crucial water storage facility for the agricultural community in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for livestock and irrigation purposes.
Constructed with a height of 20 feet and a length of 2145 feet, the Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam is designed to withstand the hydraulic pressures of the TR-Elk Creek, under the regulatory oversight of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NE DNR). Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The surrounding community benefits from the dam's presence, providing a reliable water source while minimizing flood risks in the area.
With its strategic location and efficient design, the Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam represents a harmonious blend of water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water availability in the region, dams like this play a crucial role in safeguarding water resources for agricultural and environmental sustainability. The collaboration between private owners, state regulatory agencies, and the local community underscores the importance of proactive measures in ensuring the long-term viability of water infrastructure in the face of changing climatic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 29 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek | 8 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 193 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 222 cfs | → |
| South Loup R At St. Michael | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam.
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About Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Big Valley Livestock 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.
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Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam.