Keller Dam 739, located in Gosper County, Nebraska, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1963.
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This dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, with a primary height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Plum Creek and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with inspection and enforcement carried out by state authorities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Keller Dam 739 is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in April 2019. The dam has a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment suggests that maintenance and repairs may be needed to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding area.
With its critical role in flood risk reduction and water resource management in the region, Keller Dam 739 highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure to protect communities and ecosystems. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and regulatory oversight of dams like Keller Dam 739 is essential for understanding the resilience and sustainability of our water systems.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PLUM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Spring Creek Nr Overton
|
7cfs |
Platte River Near Overton
|
1040cfs |
Buffalo Creek Nr Overton Nebr
|
4cfs |
Platte R Mid Ch
|
1190cfs |
Republican River At Cambridge
|
60cfs |
Elm Creek Nr Elm Creek
|
0cfs |