Goeller Recreation Dam
Goeller Recreation Dam is an earth dam located in Stanton County, Nebraska, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goeller Recreation Dam
The primary purpose of Goeller Recreation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John L & Mardelle J Goeller Etal (private). It impounds the Tr-elkhorn River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Stanton |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-elkhorn River |
| Coordinates | 41.94592, -97.05402 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 174 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John L & Mardelle J Goeller etal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE07822 |
| Federal ID | NE07822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |