Gross Dam 1
Gross Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gross Dam 1
The primary purpose of Gross Dam 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Kendall J & Joni L Christensen (private). It impounds the Tr-deer Creek near Holbrook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Holbrook |
| River/Stream | Tr-deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.38163, -100.06319 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Kendall J & Joni L Christensen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00736 |
| Federal ID | NE00736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |