Keller Dam 1785
Keller Dam 1785 is an earth dam located in Boyd County, Nebraska, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Keller Dam 1785
The primary purpose of Keller Dam 1785 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Randy L & Carol L Keller (private). It impounds the Tr-ponca Creek near Anoka.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 563 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2019.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Nearest City | Anoka |
| River/Stream | Tr-ponca Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.96470, -99.01779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 563 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Randy L & Carol L Keller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01785 |
| Federal ID | NE01785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |