Kaupp Dam 4 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 64 ft64 ft tall and 915 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kaupp Dam 4
The primary purpose of Kaupp Dam 4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gregory Lee Vanderpol (private). It impounds the Shingle Creek near Brocksburg.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 915 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,522 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/15/2019.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Brocksburg |
| River/Stream | Shingle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.98351, -99.41832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,522 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,522 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,564 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,260 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gregory Lee Vanderpol |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01370 |
| Federal ID | NE01370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |