Pawnee Wetlands Dam
Key Takeaway
Pawnee Wetlands Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 5.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | NE03118 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Omaha Parks Recreation & Public Property
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pawnee Wetlands Dam?
Pawnee Wetlands Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pawnee Wetlands Dam?
Pawnee Wetlands Dam is owned by City of Omaha Parks Recreation & Public Property (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pawnee Wetlands Dam built?
Pawnee Wetlands Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Pawnee Wetlands Dam?
Pawnee Wetlands Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pawnee Wetlands Dam?
Pawnee Wetlands Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Pawnee Wetlands Dam last inspected?
Pawnee Wetlands Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.