Layne Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 530 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Layne Dam
The primary purpose of Layne Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Robert L Benes Rev Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-haines Br Salt Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Tr-haines Br Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.78985, -96.81107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Robert L Benes Rev Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE03067 |
| Federal ID | NE03067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |