Keller Dam 2739
Keller Dam 2739 is an earth dam located in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Keller Dam 2739
The primary purpose of Keller Dam 2739 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Circle Farms Inc. (private). It impounds the Lute Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 773 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 563 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Keya Paha |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lute Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99367, -99.57995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 773 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 563 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 563 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,052 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Circle Farms Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02739 |
| Federal ID | NE02739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |