Westlawn-hillcrest Dam 1
Westlawn-hillcrest Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Westlawn-hillcrest Dam 1
The primary purpose of Westlawn-hillcrest Dam 1 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 City Of Omaha (local government). It impounds the Tr-little Papillion Creek near Omaha.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2014, 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 04/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Papillion Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23742, -95.99746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Omaha |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05071 |
| Federal ID | NE05071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |