Kaupp East Irrigation Dam dam
Kaupp East Irrigation Dam
Located in Niobrara, Nebraska, the Kaupp East Irrigation Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the region. Built in 1961, this privately owned earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, providing essential water supply to the surrounding agricultural lands. With a height of 41 feet and a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local farming community.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Kaupp East Irrigation Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its poor condition assessment in 2016, the dam's hazard potential is classified as low, highlighting the ongoing efforts to monitor and maintain its functionality. With a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1288 cubic feet per second, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water management in the area.
As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, the Kaupp East Irrigation Dam serves as a critical asset for sustainable water usage and conservation in Keya Paha County. With its strategic location on Wolf Creek, the dam not only facilitates irrigation but also contributes to flood control and water storage in the region. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, the Kaupp East Irrigation Dam stands as a symbol of effective water infrastructure management in addressing the challenges of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kaupp East Irrigation Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara River At Mariaville | 883 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R At Wewela Sd | 63 cfs | → |
| Long Pine Creek Near Riverview | 178 cfs | → |
| Platte Creek Near Platte | 0 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R Near Keyapaha Sd | 26 cfs | → |
| Niobrara River Near Sparks | 734 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kaupp East Irrigation Dam.
Boat launches
- Hull Lake Wma
- Cub Creek Recreation Area
- Keller Park Sra
- State Highway 44 Charles Mix County
- North Wheeler Road Charles Mix County
Track Kaupp East Irrigation Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kaupp East Irrigation Dam
Where does the data for Kaupp East Irrigation Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kaupp East Irrigation Dam.