Whitehead Saline Wetlands, north edge of Lincoln, Nebraska
Whitehead Saline Wetlands, north edge of Lincoln, Nebraska

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Lancaster County Flooding, May 6th, 2015

Project Client: City of Lincoln
Project Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Project Categories: Other Water Resources

Over 7 inches of rain fell on Lancaster County overnight, resulting in widespread flooding. The photos below show some of Flatwater’s recent projects on the east side of Lincoln and how they handled the flood conditions.

Flooding at Burns Park - https://youtu.be/o5KPm0Qae14

Project Photos

  • Trendwood Park (77th and A) - Outlet structure slowly releasing flood waters.
  • Trendwood Park (77th and A) - High water mark was approximately 6 feet above the outlet.
  • Burns Park (98th and Adams) - Stevens Creek running through the project and over Adams St.
  • Burns Park (98th and Adams) - Drop structure in establishing channel.
  • Herbert Park (84th and O) - Low flow sidewalk crossing. Overtopped by 1 to 2 feet.
  • Herbert Park (84th and O) - Water quality cell vegetation - adding roughness reduces flood velocity.
  • Wedgewood Lake - Full at the boat ramp.
  • Wedgewood Lake - Outlet structure releasing flood waters.
  • Stevens Creek Trib (98th and Van Dorn) - Grade control stabilizing channel and engaging floodplain.
  • Stevens Creek Trib (98th and Van Dorn) - Two stage channel, ready for another flood.

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