Keller Dam 3686
Key Takeaway
Keller Dam 3686 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 3.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 251 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03686 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Edith Ann Sims
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Keller Dam 3686?
Keller Dam 3686 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Keller Dam 3686?
Keller Dam 3686 is owned by Edith Ann Sims (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keller Dam 3686 built?
Keller Dam 3686 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Keller Dam 3686?
Keller Dam 3686 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Keller Dam 3686?
Keller Dam 3686 has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Keller Dam 3686 last inspected?
Keller Dam 3686 was last inspected on April 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.