Omaha District Dam safety inspection season in full swing
Members of a dam inspection team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, finish inspecting the intake structure of the Branched Oak Dam located north of Lincoln, Nebraska, June 2, 2025. The intake structure controls the amount of water released through the dam. A periodic inspection of the dam is conducted every five years to identify potential defects and to ensure the dam is functioning as designed. The dam is one of 10 Salt Creek dams that work together to reduce flood risk for the city of Lincoln and surrounding communities. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Delanie Stafford)