Kaupp West Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 506 ft long, taller than 84% 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 Kaupp West Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Kaupp West Irrigation Dam 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 Indian Creek near Niobrara.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 506 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 712 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 05/15/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | Niobrara |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99171, -99.45618 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 506 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 712 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 712 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,288 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 | NE01372 |
| Federal ID | NE01372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |