East Gering Drain Dam
East Gering Drain Dam is an earth dam located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Gering Drain Dam
The primary purpose of East Gering Drain 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 North Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Gooseneck Creek near Melbeta.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 443 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Nearest City | Melbeta |
| River/Stream | Gooseneck Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78301, -103.59608 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | North Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01752 |
| Federal ID | NE01752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |