Korty Diversion
Korty Diversion is an earth dam located in Keith County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Korty Diversion
The primary purpose of Korty Diversion is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Nebraska Public Power District (public utility). It impounds the South Platte near Paxton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,244 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23,200 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keith |
| Nearest City | Paxton |
| River/Stream | South Platte |
| Coordinates | 41.11611, -101.47389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,244 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23,200 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01049 |
| Federal ID | NE01049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |