Meyerle Farms Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Meyerle Farms Dam, located in Holbrook, Nebraska, along TR-DEER CREEK, was completed in 1970 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 18.9 feet and has a storage capacity of 71.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 49.5 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated as of the last inspection in March 2017.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Meyerle Farms Dam is state-regulated and inspected, ensuring its structural integrity and continued functionality. The dam's location in Gosper County, Nebraska, makes it a vital component in mitigating flood risks in the area. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding community and maintaining water resources in the region. Despite not being federally owned or funded, the dam's importance in flood control cannot be understated, showcasing the impact of private infrastructure in ensuring water resource and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
18.9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.86 |
Nid Storage |
71.6 |
Structural Height |
18.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Meyerle Farms Dam