Lovers Leap Cat Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lovers Leap Cat Dam, located in Banner County, Nebraska, was completed in 1986 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and stretches 2300 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 556 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 13.5 square miles. The dam is owned and regulated by the local government, with oversight from the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Lovers Leap Cat Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness were not provided in the data, suggesting a potential area for improvement in emergency response preparedness. With a maximum discharge capacity of 4300 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, safeguarding downstream communities and ecosystems from potential water-related disasters.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the engineering feat and operational efficiency of Lovers Leap Cat Dam are of particular interest. Situated along the TR-Pumpkin Creek, this vital infrastructure represents a collaborative effort between federal agencies, state regulators, and local authorities to manage water resources effectively. The dam's design, construction, and ongoing maintenance underscore the importance of sustainable water management practices in adapting to changing climatic conditions and enhancing community resilience against flood hazards in the region.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
2300 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PUMPKIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
13.5 |
Nid Storage |
556 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lovers Leap Cat Dam