Prairie Queen Main Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNebraska
CountySarpy
Nearest CityLa Vista
River/StreamTR-SOUTH PAPILLION CREEK
Coordinates41.16677, -96.11114

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,060 acre-ft
Max Storage5,060 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,700 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge13,625 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPapio Missouri River Natural Resources District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/13/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNE05082
Federal IDNE05082
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Prairie Queen North Dam 0.5 mi Low Papio Creek Wp-6 1.0 mi High Prairie Queen South Dam 1.3 mi Low Papio Creek Wp-7 1.7 mi High Wehrspann Dam 2.1 mi High Papio Creek 21 - Walnut Creek 2.8 mi High Turkey Road Dam 2.9 mi Low Wehrspann Sediment Dam 3.3 mi Significant Thompson Creek Dam 4.0 mi High South Papio Creek S-6 4.0 mi Low