Kelley Creek West Dam
Key Takeaway
Kelley Creek West Dam is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 79.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 732 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,521 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01672 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Middle Republican Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kelley Creek West Dam?
Kelley Creek West Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kelley Creek West Dam?
Kelley Creek West Dam is owned by Middle Republican Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kelley Creek West Dam built?
Kelley Creek West Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Kelley Creek West Dam?
Kelley Creek West Dam 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 Kelley Creek West Dam?
Kelley Creek West Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Kelley Creek West Dam last inspected?
Kelley Creek West Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.