Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam dam
Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam
Located in Pleasanton, Nebraska, the Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the region. Completed in 2014, this privately owned Earth dam serves a vital function in storing and managing livestock waste in an environmentally sustainable manner. With a dam height of 34 feet and a storage capacity of 47.3 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local waterways, including being a tributary to Spring Creek.
With the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources overseeing its regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam is subject to regular assessments to ensure its structural integrity and environmental impact. The dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment and a low hazard potential, reflecting the commitment to maintaining high safety standards. Moreover, the dam's location within Congressional District 03 demonstrates the collaboration between local authorities and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential risks.
As a key infrastructure for managing livestock waste and protecting water quality, the Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam stands as a model for sustainable water resource management in Nebraska. With its effective design, satisfactory condition, and low hazard potential, the dam exemplifies the importance of proactive regulation and inspection in ensuring the safety and environmental sustainability of water infrastructure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can draw inspiration from the successful implementation of this essential dam in Pleasanton.
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 Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Loup River At Dunning | 506 cfs | → |
| North Loup River At Taylor | 480 cfs | → |
| North Loup R At Brewster | 410 cfs | → |
| Dismal River Near Thedford | 262 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr | 31 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam.
Campgrounds
- Morgan Municipal Park
- Tomahawk Municipal Park
- Pressey State Wildlife Area
- Arnold Lake State Rec Area
- Victoria Springs State Rec Area
Track Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Rattlesnake Livestock Waste 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 Rattlesnake Livestock Waste Lagoon Dam.