Gering Valley D
Gering Valley D is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gering Valley D
The primary purpose of Gering Valley D 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 49 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2023.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Gering |
| River/Stream | Tr-gering Drain |
| Coordinates | 41.74112, -103.73121 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | North Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00661 |
| Federal ID | NE00661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |