Highlands Golf Course Dam
Highlands Golf Course Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Highlands Golf Course Dam
The primary purpose of Highlands Golf Course Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Lincoln (local government). It impounds the Tr-oak Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 738 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86510, -96.74450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 738 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,552 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | City of Lincoln |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02366 |
| Federal ID | NE02366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |