Midland Lake Dam dam
Midland Lake Dam
Midland Lake Dam in Papillion, Nebraska, is a vital structure designed by Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc. for flood risk reduction along Midland Creek. The dam, completed in 2007, stands at 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 33 feet. With a storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, the dam serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it a crucial asset for water resource management in the region.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Midland Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its satisfactory condition. The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, underscoring the importance of its upkeep and maintenance. Despite this, the dam has a history of meeting regulatory standards and is equipped with emergency action plans to mitigate risks in case of unforeseen events. With its strategic location, the dam plays a key role in safeguarding the community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Situated in Sarpy County, Nebraska, Midland Lake Dam not only provides flood risk reduction but also offers recreational opportunities with its surface area of 11 acres. The dam's association with the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights its significance in water resource management at a regional level. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Midland Lake Dam to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to balance ecological conservation with human safety and leisure activities in a changing climate landscape.
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 Midland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 7,720 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,900 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 78 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 4,900 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 657 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Midland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Walnut Creek Recreation Area
- Prairie Queen
- Chalco Hills Recreation Area
- Haworth River Park
- Main Boat Ramp
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
Track Midland Lake Dam 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 Midland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Midland Lake Dam 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 Midland Lake Dam.