Hibbs Dam
Hibbs Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hibbs Dam
The primary purpose of Hibbs 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 Jerrold A & Janice I Hibbs Trusts (private). It impounds the Tr-e Br Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Br Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.56020, -99.77308 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jerrold A & Janice I Hibbs Trusts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04075 |
| Federal ID | NE04075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |