Papio Creek 13 - Youngman dam
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and stretches 1800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1770 acre-feet. Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events in the West Papio Creek watershed.
The dam's satisfactory condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. With a drainage area of 2.1 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 14,600 cubic feet per second, Papio Creek 13 - Youngman serves as a key infrastructure in safeguarding the community against water-related disasters. Its strategic location and design make it a significant asset in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and intensify precipitation events, structures like Papio Creek 13 - Youngman become even more critical in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the threats of flooding. The collaboration between local government agencies, engineering firms, and regulatory bodies ensures that this dam remains a reliable barrier against rising waters, demonstrating the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of a changing climate.
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 Papio Creek 13 - Youngman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 78 cfs | → |
| Platte River Nr Leshara | 2,830 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,900 cfs | → |
| Platte R Nr Ashland | 4,900 cfs | → |
| Wahoo Cr At Ashland | 657 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Papio Creek 13 - Youngman.
Track Papio Creek 13 - Youngman in the Snoflo app
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About Papio Creek 13 - Youngman
Where does the data for Papio Creek 13 - Youngman 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 Papio Creek 13 - Youngman.