Grove Lake Dam
Grove Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Antelope County, Nebraska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grove Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Grove Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (state). It impounds the E Br Verdigre Creek near Verdigre.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 593 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 05/15/2019.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Nearest City | Verdigre |
| River/Stream | E Br Verdigre Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.37954, -98.11730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 593 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00176 |
| Federal ID | NE00176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |