Keiser Farms Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Keiser Dam Cushing Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Keiser Farms Dam, located in Dundy, Nebraska, along the TR-Milken Canyon river, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction and other purposes.
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Summary
Constructed in 1960, this private earth dam stands at a height of 21.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 70.3 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.84 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Keiser Farms Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition is not currently rated. With a history of being inspected every five years, the dam's last assessment took place in September 2018. The surrounding area is at a low risk of inundation, indicating the effective management and maintenance of this vital water resource structure.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) readiness and guidelines compliance are not currently specified. Nonetheless, Keiser Farms Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region, demonstrating the importance of proactive infrastructure maintenance and risk assessment in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
21.7 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILKEN CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.84 |
Nid Storage |
70.3 |
Structural Height |
21.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Keiser Farms Dam