Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee

TR PAPILLION CREEK· Douglas, Nebraska· Built 1973· Earth·
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage7.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.5K acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDNE01065

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 10, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

USACE - Omaha District

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee?

Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee 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 Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee?

Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee is owned by USACE - Omaha District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee built?

Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee?

Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee 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.

When was Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee last inspected?

Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee was last inspected on July 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.