Kingsley Dam

Kingsley Dam Quick Facts

Location: Keith, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.2183, -101.6712
River: North Platte River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1941
Dam Height: 162 ft (49 m)
Dam Length: 17,840 ft (5,438 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,900,600 acre-ft (2,344,352 Ml)
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Kingsley Dam Information

Kingsley Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 47 miles from North Platte, Keith, Nebraska.

The dam, which is on the North Platte River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Irrigation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1941 and is currently owned by Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District.

Kingsley Dam Structure

The Kingsley Dam is approximately 17,840 feet (5,438 m) long, 162 feet (49 m) high and has a structural volume of 25,000,000 cubic yards (19,113,875 cubic metres).

Kingsley Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,594,000 acre-ft (1,966,167 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,900,600 acre-ft (2,344,352 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 30,500 acres (12,343 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

Kingsley Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 153000 cubic feet per second (4332 cubic metres per second).

Kingsley Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Kingsley Dam
Keith, Nebraska
Height (ft)
162
Length (Ft)
17,840
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
1,900,600
Drainage Area (sq miles)
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Kingsley Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Kingsley Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:28
Sunrise 06:24
Sunset 16:36
Temperature (°F) 35
Feels Like (°F) 28
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1029
Humidity (%) 88
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Kingsley Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 35 41 27 1024 99 14 20 NNE 100 - snow
Thu 31 39 32 1030 85 8 11 SW 20 0 light rain
Fri 39 45 43 1024 85 11 24 ENE 100 8 moderate rain
Sat 42 44 38 1010 90 14 24 NE 100 11 heavy intensity rain
Sun 41 63 53 1012 39 11 15 SW 0 - clear sky
Mon 47 65 59 1009 25 19 36 NW 0 - few clouds
Tue 43 63 56 1001 32 23 37 N 0 - clear sky
Wed 39 51 39 1016 34 31 47 NW 92 1 light rain

Kingsley Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Kingsley Dam?

Kingsley Dam is in Nebraska.

In which county is the Kingsley Dam?

Kingsley Dam is in Keith County.

How high is the Kingsley Dam?

Kingsley Dam is 162 feet high.

How long is the Kingsley Dam?

Kingsley Dam is 17,840 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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