Meyers Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bergstresser Dam Barnett Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Meyers Dam, located in Gosper County, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, it stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Meyers Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition as of May 2019. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam is in need of maintenance and potentially rehabilitation to improve its structural integrity and overall safety. While the dam serves important purposes such as fire protection and water storage, its condition assessment highlights the need for continued monitoring and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term functionality and safety for the surrounding area.
As a part of the Omaha District, Meyers Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With a drainage area of 2.8 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 560 cubic feet per second, the dam helps regulate water flow and provides a valuable source of water for various uses. It is essential for stakeholders and authorities to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of Meyers Dam to ensure its continued functionality and contribution to the local ecosystem and community.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
117 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Meyers Dam