Lakewood Villages Lower Dam dam
Lakewood Villages Lower Dam
Lakewood Villages Lower Dam, located in Sarpy, Nebraska, along the TR-PAPIO CREEK, stands as a significant structure constructed in 1998 for recreational purposes. 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.
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 Lakewood Villages Lower Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,900 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 7,720 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 Lakewood Villages Lower Dam.
Boat launches
- Walnut Creek Recreation Area
- Haworth River Park
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
- Prairie Queen
- Lake Manawa State Park
- I 29;Us 275 Mills County
Track Lakewood Villages Lower Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakewood Villages Lower Dam
Where does the data for Lakewood Villages Lower 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 Lakewood Villages Lower Dam.