Papio Creek 13 - Youngman
Key Takeaway
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 97.6% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02784 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Papio Creek 13 - Youngman?
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Papio Creek 13 - Youngman?
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman is owned by Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Papio Creek 13 - Youngman built?
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Papio Creek 13 - Youngman?
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Papio Creek 13 - Youngman?
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman has a dam height of 54 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Papio Creek 13 - Youngman last inspected?
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman was last inspected on June 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.