Spring Lake Park Dam dam
Spring Lake Park Dam
Spring Lake Park Dam, located in Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Missouri River. Completed in 2016, this earth dam stands at a height of 41.3 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 81.8 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment and a low hazard potential, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, the Spring Lake Park Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it boasts a drainage area of 0.21 square miles, with a normal storage capacity of 12.6 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 31.9 feet and a structural height of 47.3 feet, this dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 168 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Spring Lake Park Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and disaster mitigation. As a key component in the flood control system along the Missouri River, this dam showcases the importance of effective water management practices in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With its strategic location and impressive design features, the Spring Lake Park Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our water resources in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Spring Lake Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Omaha | 29,100 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 38 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 2,650 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Lake Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
- Lake Manawa State Park
- Park Road Council Bluffs
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
- Haworth River Park
- Walnut Creek Recreation Area
Track Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park Dam
Where does the data for Spring Lake Park 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 Low 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 Spring Lake Park Dam.