Gerdes Smith Grade Stabilization Dam
Gerdes Smith Grade Stabilization Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gerdes Smith Grade Stabilization Dam
Gerdes Smith Grade Stabilization Dam is a dam in Nemaha, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Stella.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 466 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Stella |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28322, -95.86559 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 466 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02183 |
| Federal ID | NE02183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |