Ron Pohlman Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bergmeier Dam 2 Clatonia Creek 2-A
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Ron Pohlman Pond Dam is a privately owned structure located in Gage, Nebraska, with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment.
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Summary
Built in 2009 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 870 feet across TR-Clatonia Creek. With a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 238 cubic feet per second, the dam serves various purposes beyond flood control, such as irrigation or recreation.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Ron Pohlman Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, contributing to the conservation and management of water resources in the area. Despite its modest size, this dam plays a crucial role in the local watershed, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for climate resilience and resource management.
Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
870 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLATONIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Ron Pohlman Pond Dam