Gertsch Dam
Gertsch Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gertsch Dam
The primary purpose of Gertsch 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 Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-cheese Creek near Denton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-cheese Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.71042, -96.89854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 577 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Platte South Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02484 |
| Federal ID | NE02484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |