Twin Lakes Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Twin Lakes Dam, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, was completed in 1965 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 45 feet high with a hydraulic height of 42 feet, holding a storage capacity of 11,750 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the South Branch Middle Creek, serves multiple purposes such as fish and wildlife pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation, covering a surface area of 255 acres.

With a spillway width of 600 feet and a controlled discharge of 21,000 cubic feet per second, Twin Lakes Dam poses a high hazard potential. The US Army Corps of Engineers implements risk management measures by monitoring the dam's condition, prioritizing activities to mitigate risks, and collaborating with local emergency managers to develop evacuation plans. The emergency action plan is regularly updated to ensure readiness for any potential dam-related emergencies. As severe weather events can impact water levels and structural integrity, ongoing maintenance and repairs are essential to sustain the dam's functionality and safety for surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

3500

River Or Stream

SOUTH BRANCH MIDDLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

255

Hydraulic Height

42

Drainage Area

11

Nid Storage

11750

Structural Height

45

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 0

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

45
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.