Gestring Dam
Gestring Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gestring Dam
Gestring Dam is a dam in Webster, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nikodym Implement Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek near Guide Rock.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 627 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Guide Rock |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.16925, -98.46368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 627 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 535 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nikodym Implement Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00273 |
| Federal ID | NE00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |