Gering Valley G Upper
Gering Valley G Upper is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gering Valley G Upper
The primary purpose of Gering Valley G Upper 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 51 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 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 12/15/2020.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Gering |
| River/Stream | Tr-gering Drain |
| Coordinates | 41.80922, -103.82196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,870 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | North Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00663 |
| Federal ID | NE00663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |