Papio Creek D-17
Papio Creek D-17 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Papio Creek D-17
Papio Creek D-17 is a dam in Douglas, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Papio Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,097 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 05/30/2019.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Papio Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.32192, -96.14471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,097 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,007 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02460 |
| Federal ID | NE02460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |