Bennington Lake Basin 1
Bennington Lake Basin 1 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bennington Lake Basin 1
Bennington Lake Basin 1 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 Bennington.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 775 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 09/01/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Bennington |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Papio Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.37096, -96.19721 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02565 |
| Federal ID | NE02565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |