Goetsch Dam
Goetsch Dam is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Goetsch Dam
Goetsch Dam is a dam in Stanton, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Paul A Goetsch (private). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River near Pilger.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 584 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 03/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | Pilger |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 41.97375, -97.18625 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 584 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 897 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Paul A Goetsch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02161 |
| Federal ID | NE02161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |