Antelope Creek Dam dam
Antelope Creek Dam
Antelope Creek Dam, also known as Holmes Lake, is a federal-owned structure located in Lincoln, Nebraska, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1962, the earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 56 feet and a structural height of 61 feet, with a length of 7700 feet and a storage capacity of 7455 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fish and wildlife pond creation and recreation.
The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. To manage flood risks, the USACE continuously monitors the dam's condition, prioritizes risk-reduction activities, and collaborates with local emergency managers to develop emergency action plans and evacuation strategies. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity. Despite the potential for flooding events to overwhelm the dam, the USACE's proactive risk management measures aim to mitigate risks and ensure public safety.
In summary, Antelope Creek Dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area, with the US Army Corps of Engineers taking proactive measures to monitor and manage potential hazards. The dam's multi-purpose design contributes to wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities while prioritizing public safety through emergency preparedness and risk reduction efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Antelope Creek 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 Lincoln | 54 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Nr. Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At 70th St. At Lincoln | 80 cfs | → |
| Middle Creek At Sw 40th St. At Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Salt Creek Near Lincoln | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Antelope Creek Dam.
Track Antelope Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Antelope Creek Dam
Where does the data for Antelope Creek 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 High 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 Antelope Creek Dam.