Zorinsky Basin 3 - Whitehawk
Zorinsky Basin 3 - Whitehawk is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Zorinsky Basin 3 - Whitehawk
Zorinsky Basin 3 - Whitehawk is a dam in Douglas, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-boxelder Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,423 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-boxelder Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22603, -96.21872 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,423 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,423 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,502 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02735 |
| Federal ID | NE02735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |