Shadow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Shadow Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 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 | 41 ft (taller than 91.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,213 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02830 |
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 Shadow Lake Dam?
Shadow Lake Dam 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 Shadow Lake Dam?
Shadow Lake Dam 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 Shadow Lake Dam built?
Shadow Lake Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Shadow Lake Dam?
Shadow Lake Dam 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 Shadow Lake Dam?
Shadow Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Shadow Lake Dam last inspected?
Shadow Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.