Sachs-palmer Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityRURAL ELKHORN
River/StreamTR-N BR W PAPIO CREEK
Coordinates41.33641, -96.23841

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length787 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage352 acre-ft
Max Storage352 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,055 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPapio Missouri River Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE02638
Federal IDNE02638
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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