Lothrop Dam
Lothrop Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lothrop Dam
Lothrop Dam is a dam in Saline, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lothrop Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-big Blue River near Crete.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Crete |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.61877, -96.93964 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 175 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lothrop Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01501 |
| Federal ID | NE01501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |