Papio Creek D-18 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 995 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Papio Creek D-18
Papio Creek D-18 is a dam in Douglas, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-papio Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 995 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 404 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 06/06/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-papio Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.30530, -96.14420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 995 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,503 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02320 |
| Federal ID | NE02320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |