Western Irrigation District Dam 1
Western Irrigation District Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Keith County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Western Irrigation District Dam 1
The primary purpose of Western Irrigation District Dam 1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Western Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-south Platte River near Ogallala.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 282 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keith |
| Nearest City | Ogallala |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.07288, -101.78702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 588 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Western Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00209 |
| Federal ID | NE00209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |