Dams in Keya Paha County, Nebraska
26Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Keya Paha County, Nebraska
Keya Paha County has 26 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 18 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Keya Paha County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Kaupp Dam 4 at 64 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 59 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Kaupp Dam 4 | Low | Poor | 64 | Irrigation | 1979 |
| Nilson Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 63 | Irrigation | 1980 |
| Hitchcock Dam 3 | Low | Poor | 43 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Rowan Dam (18-34-17w) | Low | Not Rated | 42 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Kaupp East Irrigation Dam | Low | Poor | 41 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Kaupp West Irrigation Dam | Low | Poor | 38 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Rowan Dam (2-34-18w) | Low | Poor | 38 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Higgins Dam 2133 | Low | Poor | 35 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Kappelman Dam | Low | Poor | 32 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Richardson Dam 433 | Low | Poor | 32 | Irrigation | 1955 |
| Eagles Nest Dam | Low | Poor | 32 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Peterson Dam | Low | Poor | 32 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Hitchcock Dam | Low | Poor | 31 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Peterson Dam 2 | Low | Poor | 30 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Blomstrom Dam | Low | Poor | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Higgins Dam 1663 | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | 1980 |
| Serr Dam | Low | Poor | 27 | Irrigation | 1978 |
| Wenger Lease Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | 1981 |
| Rowan Dam (11-34-18w) | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| Hitchcock Dam 2 | Low | Fair | 25 | Irrigation | 1968 |
| Keller Dam 2739 | Low | Poor | 24 | Irrigation | 2003 |
| Kaupp Southwest Dam | Low | Poor | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Peterson Dam 1 | Low | Poor | 24 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Beck Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Irrigation | 1980 |
| Worth Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |