Tyson Lagoon Dam - Cell 3 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 4,988 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tyson Lagoon Dam - Cell 3
Tyson Lagoon Dam - Cell 3 is a dam in Madison, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-union Creek near Madison.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 4,988 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 349 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Tr-union Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78160, -97.48218 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,988 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tyson Fresh Meats Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03012 |
| Federal ID | NE03012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |