Country Acres Dam dam
Country Acres Dam
Country Acres Dam, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1970, this dam spans 750 feet in length and has a structural height of 19 feet, providing a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet of water. Situated on TR-Salt Creek, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Country Acres Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of June 2016. With an inspection frequency of every 5 years, the dam is in need of maintenance and rehabilitation to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and upkeep to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As a key feature in the local landscape, Country Acres Dam serves as both a recreational area for visitors and a vital component in managing water resources in the region. With its location on TR-Salt Creek and its role in providing storage and drainage capacity, the dam represents a significant asset that requires proper maintenance and management to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety for years to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Country Acres Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 5 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 3 cfs | → |
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Lincoln | 54 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Country Acres Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Country Acres Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Country Acres Dam
Where does the data for Country Acres Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Country Acres Dam.