Loomis Pasture Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 5.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03549 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Mark L Sweeney Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Loomis Pasture Pond Dam?
Loomis Pasture 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 Loomis Pasture Pond Dam?
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam is owned by Mark L Sweeney Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Loomis Pasture Pond Dam built?
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Loomis Pasture Pond Dam?
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Loomis Pasture Pond Dam?
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Loomis Pasture Pond Dam last inspected?
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.