Boys Town Dam 2 dam
Boys Town Dam 2
Boys Town Dam 2, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure built in 1968 for recreational purposes along the TR-Big Papio Creek. With a dam height of 32 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet, it stands as a key feature in the region's water resource management. The dam's design by Lamp Rynearson & Assoc and Leo Daly showcases a blend of earth and stone materials, with a structural height reaching 36 feet and a total length of 510 feet.
The dam has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding area's water needs. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in October 2020 deemed it satisfactory, reassuring water resource and climate enthusiasts of its structural integrity. With regular inspections and enforcement by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Boys Town Dam 2 continues to play a crucial role in water management and recreation in the region.
Overall, Boys Town Dam 2 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and infrastructure development in Nebraska. Its strategic location, design, and maintenance efforts ensure a reliable supply of water for both recreational activities and environmental conservation along the TR-Big Papio Creek. As a privately owned structure regulated by state authorities, the dam exemplifies the importance of collaboration between public and private entities in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Boys Town Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Papillion Cr | 78 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,900 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 2,830 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 4,900 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 7,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boys Town Dam 2.
Track Boys Town Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Boys Town Dam 2
Where does the data for Boys Town Dam 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Boys Town Dam 2.