Gruber West Dam
Gruber West Dam is an earth dam located in Gosper County, Nebraska, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gruber West Dam
Gruber West Dam is a dam in Gosper, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Gosper County (local government). It impounds the Tr-e Br Muddy Creek near Arapahoe.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 07/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Nearest City | Arapahoe |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Br Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.58353, -99.95541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 205 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Gosper County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02759 |
| Federal ID | NE02759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |