Germer Dam 1
Germer Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Germer Dam 1
Germer Dam 1 is a dam in Gage, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lowell Germer (private). It impounds the Tr-clatonia Creek near Dewitt.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Dewitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-clatonia Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.46838, -96.87892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lowell Germer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00976 |
| Federal ID | NE00976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |