Lake Wanahoo Dam

Saunders County, Nebraska (near WAHOO)

River/Stream: SAND CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
59 ft
Dam Length
4,800 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,356 acre-ft
Year Completed
2010
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
63,763 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-08-22

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE03108
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
41.23510, -96.61273
Age
16 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.