Loomis Pasture Pond Dam dam
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam
Loomis Pasture Pond Dam, located in Phelps County, Nebraska, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and providing a habitat for small fish. Built in 1949, this earth dam with a height of 13.4 feet and a length of 305 feet, has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.3 acres. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2015 reported poor conditions, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The last inspection date was in December 2015, with a recommended inspection frequency of 10 years. As a privately owned structure, it is crucial for the owner to address any issues promptly to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of sustainable dam management practices to safeguard water resources and ecosystems for future generations.
The Loomis Pasture Pond Dam is situated on TR-Spring Creek and is located in a rural area near Orleans, Nebraska. With a primary purpose of providing essential services for agriculture and local wildlife, this dam represents a significant aspect of water resource management in the region. As discussions around climate change and water scarcity continue to gain traction, the upkeep and modernization of structures like Loomis Pasture Pond Dam will be essential in adapting to evolving environmental challenges and ensuring the resilience of water systems in the face of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Loomis Pasture Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sappa Creek Near Stamford | 5 cfs | → |
| Republican River Near Orleans | 54 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Overton | 171 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Beaver City | 1 cfs | → |
| Platte R Mid Ch | 139 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Nr Overton | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loomis Pasture Pond Dam.
Track Loomis Pasture Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Loomis Pasture Pond Dam
Where does the data for Loomis Pasture Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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