Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam

TR-W BR TURKEY CREEK· Pawnee, Nebraska· Built 2014· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 59.7% in NE)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge83 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDNE09885

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 18, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Randall F & Amy G Gyhra

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam?

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam?

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam is owned by Randall F & Amy G Gyhra (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam built?

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam?

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam?

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam last inspected?

Gyhra Turkey Creek Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.