Govt Canyon Dam
Govt Canyon Dam is an earth dam located in Cherry County, Nebraska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Govt Canyon Dam
The primary purpose of Govt Canyon 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 Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-fishberry Canyon Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 576 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 372 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/20/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Tr-fishberry Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92992, -100.55156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 576 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 834 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02168 |
| Federal ID | NE02168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |