Keller Lagoon 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 268 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2019 |
| NID ID | NE08465 |
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
Bill & Julie Keller
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Keller Lagoon 1 Dam?
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam 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 Lagoon 1 Dam?
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam is owned by Bill & Julie Keller (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keller Lagoon 1 Dam built?
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Lagoon 1 Dam?
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Keller Lagoon 1 Dam?
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Lagoon 1 Dam last inspected?
Keller Lagoon 1 Dam was last inspected on August 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.