Standing Bear Lake and Dam
Douglas County, Nebraska
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1130 ft
This value represents the height of the dam.
- 1128 ft
Several neighborhoods near 144th and Fort Street begin flooding.
- 1127 ft
This level represents the maximum surcharge elevation at this reservoir.
- 1121 ft
This level represents when water begins to flow over the spillway.
- 1120 ft
The parking lot near the boat ramp is completely underwater.
- 1119.5 ft
Papio Lake 16 Road North, the entrance road from North 132nd Street, begins to flood.
- 1108.88 ft
This level represents when 20-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1107 ft
The parking lot near the boat ramp begins to flood. In addition, the path around the lake begins flooding.
- 1105.36 ft
This level represents when 5-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1104 ft
This level represents the beginning of the exclusive flood control pool.
- 1060 ft
This level represents the beginning of the conservation pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2018 | 1109.1 ft | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 1108.95 ft | — |
| Jun 15, 1984 | 1108.6 ft | — |
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