Zorinsky Basin 2
Zorinsky Basin 2 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 2020. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Zorinsky Basin 2
Zorinsky Basin 2 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 49 feet tall and stretches 905 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2020, 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 06/13/2024.
At 49 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 | 41.22640, -96.23837 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 905 ft |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08588 |
| Federal ID | NE08588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |