Gorr Dam 2 dam
Gorr Dam 2
Gorr Dam 2, located in Dawes, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1953 for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. The dam stands at a height of 15.6 feet with a storage capacity of 67.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.4 acres. It is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Situated on the TR-WHITE RIVER, Gorr Dam 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and providing essential services like fire protection and water storage for livestock. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, but it is subject to regular inspections every five years to assess its integrity and address any potential risks. Despite its modest size, Gorr Dam 2 contributes to the overall water management efforts in Nebraska and highlights the importance of smaller-scale dams in supporting local communities.
With its modest dimensions and functional design, Gorr Dam 2 represents a valuable asset for the region, serving multiple purposes while maintaining a low hazard potential. As an earth dam with stone core and soil foundation, it reflects the importance of sustainable infrastructure for water resource management. Located in a picturesque setting in Dawes, Nebraska, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resources, showcasing the critical role of dams in mitigating water-related risks and supporting community needs in a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gorr Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White R Nr Ne-Sd State Line | 8 cfs | → |
| Horsehead Cr At Oelrichs Sd | · | → |
| White R Near Oglala Sd | 101 cfs | → |
| Hat Cr Near Edgemont Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne R Below Angostura Dam Sd | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaver Cr Near Buffalo Gap Sd | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gorr Dam 2.
Campgrounds
- Chadron State Park
- Red Cloud
- Roberts Tract Campground
- Crawford City Park
- Toadstool Geological Park And Campground
- Toadstool
Paddle runs
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Track Gorr Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Gorr Dam 2
Where does the data for Gorr Dam 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Gorr Dam 2.