Boren Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 845 ft long, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Boren Dam
Boren Dam is a dam in Gosper, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Tri Basin Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-plum Creek near Odessa.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 845 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/24/2019.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Odessa |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64923, -99.67772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tri Basin Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02636 |
| Federal ID | NE02636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |