Newport Landing Dam dam
Newport Landing Dam
Newport Landing Dam, located in Bennington, Nebraska, along the TR-Big Papio Creek, serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure in Douglas County. Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 77 feet and has a hydraulic height of 76 feet, with a maximum discharge capability of 12,290 cubic feet per second. With a normal storage capacity of 4,520 acre-feet and a total surface area of 280 acres, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Newport Landing Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is evaluated as satisfactory as of the last assessment in June 2020. With a focus on flood risk reduction as its primary purpose, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
As an essential component of the Kansas City District's flood risk reduction infrastructure, Newport Landing Dam not only contributes to the safety and security of residents in the region but also serves as a model for sustainable water resource management practices. With a history of successful operation and a commitment to meeting regulatory standards, this dam showcases the importance of effective collaboration between local and state agencies in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability.
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 Newport Landing Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Papillion Cr | 76 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 2,960 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,600 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 4,980 cfs | → |
| Maple Creek Near Nickerson | 153 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newport Landing Dam.
Boat launches
- Prairie View Recreation Area
- Main Boat Ramp
- Elkhorn Crossing Recreation
- North 242nd Street Douglas County
- Main Boat Ramp
Track Newport Landing 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 Newport Landing Dam
Where does the data for Newport Landing 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 Newport Landing Dam.