Kearney Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | KEARNEY |
| River/Stream | KEARNEY CANAL OFF PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.70411, -99.09834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 995 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |