Glenn Cunningham Dam
Nebraska — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Douglas County, Nebraska. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OAHN1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
1142 ft
Minor Flood
1127.44 ft
Action Stage
1122.92 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
1152.5 ft
This value represents the height of the dam.
1147 ft
This value represents the maximum surcharge elevation at this reservoir.
1143 ft
High water levels behind the dam may lead to widespread flooding of homes downstream.
1142 ft
This value represents the level when water begins to flow over the spillway.
1141 ft
Homes west of the lake and North 96th Street may be impacted.
1127.44 ft
This value represents when 20-percent of the flood storage is being used.
1127 ft
The Glenn Cunningham Lake Park Road campground (east campground) begins to be impacted. In addition, the boat ramp is underwater.
1126.5 ft
The parking lot near the marina begins to flood.
1126 ft
The path around the lake is substantially flooded.
1125 ft
The Park Road campground (west campground) may begin to flood, though the impact is to only one or two spots.
1124.5 ft
The path around the lake begins to flood. This is a low spot between the pedestrian bridge and the campground, north of the pedestrian bridge.
1122.92 ft
This value represents when 5-percent of the flood storage is being used.
1121 ft
This value represents the beginning of the exclusive flood control pool.
1085 ft
This value represents the beginning of the conservation pool.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1999 | 1125.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 1125.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OAHN1
County
Douglas, NE
Coordinates
41.3377°N, 96.0547°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Glenn Cunningham Dam?
The Glenn Cunningham Dam gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Glenn Cunningham Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Glenn Cunningham Dam is 1127.44 feet. Action stage begins at 1122.92 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at 1142 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Glenn Cunningham Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nebraska at coordinates 41.3377°N, 96.0547°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.