Layne Dam dam
Layne Dam
Layne Dam, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1998 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 16.5 feet and a length of 530 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 57.2 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 23.1 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Haines Br Salt Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem and providing a habitat for various aquatic species in the area.
Despite being regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoing state inspections, Layne Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor with a low hazard potential. The last inspection took place in March 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam has not been modified since its completion, there are no Emergency Action Plans in place, raising concerns about the readiness for potential emergencies or disasters.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 240 cubic feet per second, Layne Dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in Lancaster County. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the role this dam plays in enhancing the local ecosystem and supporting wildlife conservation efforts along the Salt Creek watershed.
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 Layne Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haines Branch At Sw 56th St. At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek At Air Park Rd At Lincoln | 23 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 9 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Lincoln | 99 cfs | → |
| Little Salt Creek Near Lincoln | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Layne Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Drive, Somerville
- Ripple Creek Lane, Somerville
- Burleson County
- State Park Road 57, Somerville
- Fm 180 Road, Ledbetter
- Iron Bridge Road 9251, Burton
Campgrounds
- Welch Park - Somerville
- Big Creek Park And Marina Dispersed
- Birch Creek - Lake Somerville State Park
- 18
- 17
- 19
Fishing spots
Track Layne Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Layne Dam
Where does the data for Layne 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 Layne Dam.