Gering Valley F is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 81 ft81 ft tall and 2,790 ft long, taller than 97% 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 F
The primary purpose of Gering Valley F 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 81 feet tall and stretches 2,790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 03/29/2023.
At 81 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | 41.77454, -103.79452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,950 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 | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00662 |
| Federal ID | NE00662 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |