Garey Dam
Garey Dam is an earth dam located in Furnas County, Nebraska, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Garey Dam
The primary purpose of Garey Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Myrna M & Ward C Bundy Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Beaver City.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Nearest City | Beaver City |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15518, -99.86160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,714 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Myrna M & Ward C Bundy Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01935 |
| Federal ID | NE01935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |