Branched Oak Dam Periodic Inspection and Assessment

under inspection

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Dam Safety Section conducted a periodic inspection of the Branched Oak Dam located northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. The inspection is part of a routine process conducted every five years to identify potential defects and ensure the dam functions as designed. A periodic assessment is conducted every 10 years to evaluate potential failure modes and the dam's performance under various conditions. The Branched Oak Dam is part of the Salt Valley Lakes flood control project and works with nine other dams to reduce flood risk for Lincoln and surrounding communities.