Lake Wanahoo Dam Quick Facts
Lake Wanahoo Dam Map
Lake Wanahoo Dam Information
Lake Wanahoo Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Wahoo, Saunders, Nebraska.
The dam, which is on the Sand Creek River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for Flood Risk Reduction benefits.
The dam was designed by Olsson Associates and commissioned in 2010 and is currently owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District.
Lake Wanahoo Dam Structure
The Lake Wanahoo Dam is approximately 4,800 feet (1,463 m) long, 53 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Lake Wanahoo Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 7,150 acre-ft (8,819 Ml) and maximum capacity of 27,356 acre-ft (33,743 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 662 acres (268 ha) and the total catchment area is 87 square miles (225 square kilometres).
Lake Wanahoo Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 63763 cubic feet per second (1806 cubic metres per second).
Lake Wanahoo Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Lake Wanahoo Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Lake Wanahoo Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 00:09 |
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| Temperature (°F) | 36 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 32 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1033 |
| Humidity (%) | 42 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 4 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Lake Wanahoo Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 36 | 64 | 56 | 1028 | 18 | 18 | 40 | SSW | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 50 | 78 | 70 | 1013 | 21 | 25 | 45 | S | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 58 | 78 | 72 | 1017 | 24 | 25 | 44 | S | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 61 | 77 | 73 | 1025 | 23 | 16 | 37 | S | 20 | 0 |  |
| Sun | 55 | 77 | 75 | 1021 | 22 | 18 | 36 | S | 36 | 0 | |
| Mon | 55 | 70 | 68 | 1010 | 49 | 16 | 35 | S | 100 | 11 | |
| Tue | 54 | 72 | 68 | 1020 | 42 | 11 | 19 | N | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 56 | 73 | 71 | 1014 | 36 | 16 | 22 | N | 0 | - | |
Lake Wanahoo Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Wanahoo Dam is in Nebraska.
Lake Wanahoo Dam is in Saunders County.
Lake Wanahoo Dam is 53 feet high.
Lake Wanahoo Dam is 4,800 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams