Meyer South Dam
Meyer South Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meyer South Dam
Meyer South Dam is a dam in Gosper, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Blue Haven Farmland Inc (private). It impounds the W Br Turkey Creek near Oxford.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 416 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 10/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | W Br Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.51814, -99.79966 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 416 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Blue Haven Farmland Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01350 |
| Federal ID | NE01350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |