Standing water and flooding is a common problem during the rain event. The existing system was built in 1950's. In general these projects require frequent maintenance work. Most of the project requires minor repair to major repair of pipes, culverts, open ditches, replacement of inlets and manholes. The stormsewer have settled in and few segments of the pipes are missing.
Outlet drainage is the major concern.
In past years, the ditch has grown tremendously due to the channel erosion. UNL is concerned with the growing channel degradation which is endangering the agricultural research plots. A preliminary design study is needed to evaluate the problem and recommend preferred alternatives to solve the problem. of channel erosion.