Keller Lagoon 1 Dam

TR-Plum Creek· Gosper, Nebraska· Built 2006· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

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 Length268 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
Year Modified2019
NID IDNE08465

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 20, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Bill & Julie Keller

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.