Gabel Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Gabel Dam, located in Homer, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure built in 2015 with a primary purpose of fire protection and serving as a small fish pond.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 56.7 feet, with a hydraulic height of 54.3 feet and a structural height of 60.7 feet. It has a storage capacity of 388.4 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 157 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 13.9 acres and draining an area of 0.67 square miles.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Gabel Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced at the state level, ensuring its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly assessed and maintained to meet safety standards, with its last inspection conducted in April 2018. The dam's location on the TR-OMAHA CREEK provides vital water resources for fire protection and stock, while also serving as a recreational spot for fishing enthusiasts in the area.

Gabel Dam's presence on Congressional District 03, Nebraska, underlines its significance in water resource management in the region. With its satisfactory condition assessment and adherence to state regulatory agencies, Gabel Dam stands as a vital structure contributing to water conservation efforts and climate resilience in Dakota County, Nebraska, reflecting a commitment to sustainable water infrastructure development in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Year Completed

2015

Dam Length

690

Dam Height

56.7

River Or Stream

TR-OMAHA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13.9

Hydraulic Height

54.3

Drainage Area

0.67

Nid Storage

388.4

Structural Height

60.7

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

61
       
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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. 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

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, 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.