Keiser Dam dam
Keiser Dam
Keiser Dam, located in Dundy, Nebraska, is a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 23.6 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 17.4 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Muddy Creek and serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Keiser Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in September 2018. The dam has a drainage area of 1.7 square miles and a surface area of 4.7 acres. With a maximum discharge capacity of 155 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. Despite its modest size, Keiser Dam is a key component of the local ecosystem and contributes to the overall sustainability of the area.
As a significant feature in the landscape of Stratton, Nebraska, Keiser Dam not only provides essential water storage for firefighting and agricultural purposes but also serves as a habitat for various species of fish and wildlife. With its strategic location and design, the dam exemplifies the importance of proper dam management and maintenance to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Keiser Dam represents a unique intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems, highlighting the delicate balance between water conservation and environmental preservation in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Keiser Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican River At Stratton | 24 cfs | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Palisade | 14 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Benkelman | 32 cfs | → |
| South Fork Republican River Near Benkelman | · | → |
| Frenchman Creek At Culbertson | 22 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Parks | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keiser Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Enders Reservoir State Rec Area
- Swanson Reservoir State Rec Area
- Center Dam
- Private Cabins
- Area "B"
- Cow Beach
Fishing spots
Track Keiser Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Keiser Dam
Where does the data for Keiser 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 Keiser Dam.