Lpnnrd (snitily) Wetlands Restoration Dam

Lpnnrd (snitily) Wetlands Restoration Dam is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Lpnnrd (snitily) Wetlands Restoration Dam

The primary purpose of Lpnnrd (snitily) Wetlands Restoration Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek near Wahoo.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.

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 05/10/2023.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountySaunders
Nearest CityWahoo
River/StreamSand Creek
Coordinates41.27909, -96.62329

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge54 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLower Platte North Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE02823
Federal IDNE02823
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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