Bald Peak Group Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Browns Canyon 1 Fanning Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bald Peak Group Dam, located in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the TR-North Platte River.
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Summary
Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam stands at 39 feet tall and stretches 820 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has been deemed satisfactory in its condition assessment as of July 2020.
Managed by the NE DNR, Bald Peak Group Dam undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure operational safety and regulatory compliance. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital structure in mitigating potential disasters in the region. The dam's strategic location and design emphasize the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska.
As a key player in the state's water resource infrastructure, Bald Peak Group Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and government agencies in safeguarding communities against flooding events. Its operational efficiency and satisfactory condition underscore the importance of proactive risk management measures in ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of critical water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
820 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
145 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Bald Peak Group Dam