Dams in Keith County, Nebraska
11Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Keith County, Nebraska
Keith County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Keith County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Kingsley at 162 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley | High | Fair | 162 | Hydroelectric | 1941 |
| Brule Creek 1-a | High | Satisfactory | 69 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Ogallala 7 (east Dam) | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1989 |
| Ogallala 6 (west Dam) | High | Satisfactory | 46 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1989 |
| Cure Creek 1-a | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Harms Dam 2000 | Significant | Fair | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Waterman Dam 9775 | Significant | Not Rated | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Western Irrigation District Dam 1 | Low | Poor | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Keystone Diversion | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1935 |
| Ray Nelson Erosion Control Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Other | 1983 |
| Korty Diversion | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Hydroelectric | 1935 |