Papio Creek D-4
Papio Creek D-4 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Papio Creek D-4
Papio Creek D-4 is a dam in Douglas, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-little Papio Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 732 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Papio Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.36776, -96.06428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,020 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02256 |
| Federal ID | NE02256 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |