Midland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 920 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Midland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Midland Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Midland Creek near Papillion.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, 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 06/01/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% 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 | Sarpy |
| Nearest City | Papillion |
| River/Stream | Midland Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12668, -96.03612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,157 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02831 |
| Federal ID | NE02831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |