SNOFLO



CAPITOL BEACH DAM

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Tr-Oak Creek
April 24, 2025


59°F

Overnight

70°F

Thursday

3mph

Windspeed

85%

Humidity

Capitol Beach Dam, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, along the TR-OAK CREEK stream, serves as a primary recreational spot with a dam height of 20.6 feet and a length of 7,400 feet. Completed in 1962, this privately owned earth dam provides a surface area of 272 acres and has a drainage area of 1.01 square miles. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2017, the dam offers normal storage of 2,015 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 2,453 acre-feet.

Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Capitol Beach Dam is state-regulated and inspected, ensuring its continued safe operation for recreational purposes. The dam's design includes a stone core and soil foundation, contributing to its structural integrity and overall reliability. With a maximum discharge capacity of 71 cubic feet per second, the dam has been functioning effectively to mitigate flood risks and provide water resource management in the area.

Congressional District 01's representative, Jeff Fortenberry, oversees the Capitol Beach Dam area, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards. With a history of satisfactory inspections and low-risk potential, the dam remains a vital part of the local community's recreational landscape. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the environmental benefits and recreational opportunities provided by this important infrastructure in Nebraska.

Year_Completed 1962
Dam_Height 20.6
River_Or_Stream TR-OAK CREEK
Dam_Length 7400
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 272
Hydraulic_Height 20.6
Drainage_Area 1.01
Nid_Storage 2453
Structural_Height 20.6
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 21
       

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