Dickmeyer Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dickmeyer Dam, located in Gosper, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1964.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at 20 feet high and 145 feet long, serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a normal storage capacity of 7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 9.2 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Dickmeyer Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in April 2019. While the structure has not undergone any modifications over the years, it remains an important asset for the community, providing essential water storage and flood protection services.
Situated along the TR-ELK CREEK, Dickmeyer Dam is part of the Omaha District and falls under the jurisdiction of NE DNR. With its strategic location and functional design, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management, climate adaptation, and emergency preparedness efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
145 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
9.2 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Republican River At Cambridge
|
60cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
4cfs |
Sappa C Nr Lyle
|
1cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1040cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Dickmeyer Dam