Pawnee Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | EMERALD |
| River/Stream | NORTH BRANCH MIDDLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.83881, -96.86559 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,830 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 737 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,875 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |