Arbor Lake Dam
Arbor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Arbor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Arbor Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Lincoln (local government). It impounds the Little Salt Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Little Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90111, -96.67940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Lincoln |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE05075 |
| Federal ID | NE05075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |