Govt Canyon Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Nearest City | NIOBRARA |
| River/Stream | TR-FISHBERRY CANYON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.92992, -100.55156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 576 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 834 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |