Kappelman Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kappelman Dam
The primary purpose of Kappelman Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Denny Libolt (private). It impounds the Spring Br Holt Creek near Mills.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Mills |
| River/Stream | Spring Br Holt Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.96477, -99.70252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Denny Libolt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00436 |
| Federal ID | NE00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |