Gana Dam
Gana Dam is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gana Dam
The primary purpose of Gana 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 Anthony & Lizeth Gana (private). It impounds the Tr-mid Br Big Nemaha River near Adams.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 06/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Adams |
| River/Stream | Tr-mid Br Big Nemaha River |
| Coordinates | 40.49195, -96.59836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Anthony & Lizeth Gana |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE04790 |
| Federal ID | NE04790 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |