RIVER GAUGE
Holmes Lake
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Water level1243.95 ft
Flow32 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1244.59 ft
Minor flood1249.71 ft
Major flood1267.2 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1271.3 ft
This value represents the height of the dam.
- 1269.7 ft
This value represents the maximum surcharge elevation at this reservoir.
- 1267.2 ft
This value represents the level when water begins to flow over the spillway.
- 1249.71 ft
This value represents when 20-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1244.59 ft
This value represents when 5-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1242.4 ft
This value represents the beginning of the exclusive flood control pool.
- 1240 ft
This value represents the beginning of the conservation pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2016 | 1250.16 ft | — |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 1250 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 6, 2015 | 1246.8 ft | -9,999 cfs |
DownstreamAntelope Creek at Lincoln (27th Street)
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