Gering Valley C is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 63 ft63 ft tall and 1,700 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gering Valley C
The primary purpose of Gering Valley C 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 North Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-gering Drain near Gering.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 505 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/28/2023.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Gering |
| River/Stream | Tr-gering Drain |
| Coordinates | 41.74244, -103.69737 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | North Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00658 |
| Federal ID | NE00658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |