Tull-Albers Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Weber Dam 4056 Petermann Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Tull-Albers Dam, located in Gosper, Nebraska, along TR-ELK CREEK, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Constructed in 1980, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 15.6 feet and spans a length of 290 feet. With a storage capacity of 78.6 acre-feet, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Tull-Albers Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 rated it as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are currently not available, highlighting areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Tull-Albers Dam as a vital infrastructure component in managing flood risks along TR-ELK CREEK. Its location, design, and operational history provide valuable insights into the intersection of water management, engineering, and environmental stewardship. As efforts to enhance the dam's condition and emergency preparedness continue, stakeholders can follow its progress in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
290 |
Dam Height |
15.6 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.98 |
Nid Storage |
78.6 |
Structural Height |
15.6 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Republican River At Cambridge
|
60cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Beaver City
|
1cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1040cfs |
Sappa Creek Near Stamford
|
4cfs |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
7cfs |
Republican River Near Orleans
|
59cfs |
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.
Tull-Albers Dam