Kalin East Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reuter Dam Bernadt Family Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Kalin East Dam, located in Pawnee City, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1999, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.31 square miles and a maximum discharge of 29 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Kalin East Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in June 2016. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also contributes to other water resource management strategies in the region, demonstrating its importance in protecting the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
With its strategic location on TR-Turkey Creek and in close proximity to Congressional District 03, Nebraska, Kalin East Dam showcases the collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of water infrastructure. As a vital component of the local water management system, this dam exemplifies the intersection of climate resilience, water resource conservation, and community safety in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
426 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
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67cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
164cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kalin East Dam