Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam
Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam
The primary purpose of Mckeeman Irrigation Storage Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert B & Sheryl A Mckeeman Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar River near Belgrade.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 531 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Belgrade |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar River |
| Coordinates | 41.50094, -98.04271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 531 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert B & Sheryl A McKeeman Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01864 |
| Federal ID | NE01864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |