Lakewood Villages Lower Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Lakewood Villages Lower Dam, located in Sarpy, Nebraska, along the TR-PAPIO CREEK, stands as a significant structure constructed in 1998 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Managed by a private entity, the dam reaches a height of 16 feet and a length of 415 feet, holding a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential, the dam's condition was last assessed as satisfactory in October 2020, highlighting its critical role in flood control and water resource management in the area.

Designed by Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc., the earth-core dam sits on a stone foundation and plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing recreational opportunities for the local community. State-regulated by the NE DNR, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with a designated emergency action plan in place to address any potential risks or hazards. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2860 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure supporting the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.

In the hands of private ownership, Lakewood Villages Lower Dam underscores the collaborative efforts between public and private entities in managing and maintaining critical water infrastructure. With its strategic location and solid construction, the dam not only enhances recreational activities but also plays a vital role in flood control, water storage, and overall environmental sustainability. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Lakewood Villages Lower Dam are essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities in Sarpy, Nebraska.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

415

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-PAPIO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.9

Nid Storage

143

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.