Bald Peak Group Dam is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 820 ft long, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bald Peak Group Dam
The primary purpose of Bald Peak Group Dam 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 Maria De La Torre (private). It impounds the Tr-north Platte River near Mitchell.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 03/21/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.89605, -103.92481 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,046 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Maria De La Torre |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00667 |
| Federal ID | NE00667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |