Pawnee Dam
Nebraska — Lancaster County — NORTH BRANCH MIDDLE CREEK
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| River | NORTH BRANCH MIDDLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.83881, -96.86560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 38,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 737 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 7, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Other Name | Pawnee Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.