Storz West Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nebraska, built in 1960. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 1,830 ft long. 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 Storz West Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Storz West Detention 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 City of Omaha (local government). It impounds the Tr-missouri River near Omaha.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,830 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Omaha |
| River/Stream | Tr-missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.31361, -95.94338 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Omaha |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE10069 |
| Federal ID | NE10069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |