Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam

TR-N FK NEMAHA RIVER· Johnson, Nebraska· Built 2010· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.5% in NE)
Dam Length512 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge47 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDNE03274

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 9, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Lonnie L Pooch

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam?

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam?

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam is owned by Lonnie L Pooch (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam built?

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam?

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam?

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam last inspected?

Lonnie Pooch Pond Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.