Keller Dam 2182 dam
Keller Dam 2182
Keller Dam 2182, located in Clay County, Nebraska, was completed in 1982 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 88 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Keller Dam 2182 has been assessed to be in poor condition as of May 2018. The dam is state-regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with inspections and enforcement carried out by the state agency. While the dam is privately owned, it is also subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure for both agricultural and environmental purposes.
Situated on the TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER, Keller Dam 2182 plays a vital role in water management and irrigation in the area. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam provides essential support for agricultural activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Keller Dam 2182 are essential for sustainable water management in Nebraska.
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 Keller Dam 2182 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Grand Island | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 54 cfs | → |
| Warm Slough Nr Central City | · | → |
| Middle Loup R. At St. Paul | 1,290 cfs | → |
| South Loup R At St. Michael | 256 cfs | → |
| North Loup River Nr St Paul Nebr | 1,090 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keller Dam 2182.
Boat launches
- Pioneer Trails
- Lake Hastings
- Mormon Island West Sra
- Le Ray Lake
- Eagle Scout
- Bruce L. Anderson Recreation Area
Track Keller Dam 2182 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 Keller Dam 2182
Where does the data for Keller Dam 2182 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 Keller Dam 2182.