Candlewood Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | OMAHA |
| River/Stream | TR-BIG PAPIO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.27297, -96.10415 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,630 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |