Zorinsky Basin 1 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 2014. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 720 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Zorinsky Basin 1
Zorinsky Basin 1 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 26 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 10/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-boxelder Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.23546, -96.23612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,355 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09740 |
| Federal ID | NE09740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |