Loomis Dam
Loomis Dam is an earth dam located in Morrill County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Loomis Dam
The primary purpose of Loomis Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Everett O Loomis (private). It impounds the Tr-red Willow Creek near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 869 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | Tr-red Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.82180, -103.17892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 869 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Everett O Loomis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00652 |
| Federal ID | NE00652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |