Papio Creek Wp-7
Papio Creek Wp-7 is an earth dam located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, built in 2021. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Papio Creek Wp-7
The primary purpose of Papio Creek Wp-7 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 Trib. To W. Papilion Creek near Papillion.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 363 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2021, 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 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% 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 | Trib. To W. Papilion Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16196, -96.07872 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 2021 (5 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 363 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 363 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,222 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 | 06/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09785 |
| Federal ID | NE09785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |