Nebraska Dams
2,954 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,954
High Hazard
156
5.3%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
812
Average Age
51 yrs
Hazard Classification
High156 (5.3%)
Significant215 (7.3%)
Low2,582 (87.4%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory1,438 (48.7%)
Fair304 (10.3%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory812 (27.5%)
Not Rated400 (13.5%)
Federal
40
State
54
Local
1,181
Private
1,641
Tallest Dams
- Medicine Creek Dam165 ft
- Kingsley 162 ft
- Trenton Dam144 ft
- Davis Creek Dam144 ft
- Enders Dam134 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Medicine Creek DamHigh
- Kingsley High
- Trenton DamHigh
- Davis Creek DamHigh
- Enders DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Nebraska
Showing 226–250 of 304
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Roberts Dam Banner County | 43 | 1976 | Low | Fair |
| Dangberg Dam Wayne County | 15 | 1973 | Low | Fair |
| Dam 20-9-4w York County | 32 | 1994 | Low | Fair |
| Cub Creek 17-A Jefferson County | 32 | 1973 | Significant | Fair |
| Cub Creek 13-C Jefferson County | 33 | 1977 | Low | Fair |
| Cub Creek 12-D Jefferson County | 30 | 1977 | Low | Fair |
| Cub Creek 10-A Jefferson County | 32 | 1971 | Low | Fair |
| Cromwell Grade Stabilization Dam Nance County | 40 | 1991 | Low | Fair |
| Cotesfield Detention Dam Howard County | 30 | 1963 | Significant | Fair |
| Copper Penny Dam Cass County | 38 | 1980 | Low | Fair |
| Clear Creek 6 Polk County | 32 | 1981 | Significant | Fair |
| Clatonia Creek 8-D Gage County | 26 | 1978 | Low | Fair |
| Clatonia Creek 7-A Gage County | 31 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Clatonia Creek 2-B Gage County | 32 | 1976 | Low | Fair |
| Christensen Primary Finish Lagoon Dam Holt County | 17 | 1990 | Low | Fair |
| Christensen Dam 197 Howard County | 16 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Choat Dam Boone County | 27 | 1950 | Low | Fair |
| Childs Hollow Dam Sarpy County | 35 | 1997 | Significant | Fair |
| Chambers Wetland Dam Holt County | 12 | 2008 | Low | Fair |
| Cass County Road Dam Rakes Creek Site Cass County | 40 | 1984 | Low | Fair |
| Cass County Road Dam 36cb-12-11 Cass County | 32 | 1994 | Significant | Fair |
| Carter Feeders Lagoon 2 Dam Harlan County | 18 | 1992 | Low | Fair |
| Carse Dam Hitchcock County | 16 | 1963 | Low | Fair |
| Carico Farms Dam Richardson County | 37 | 2004 | Low | Fair |
| Callan Dam Gage County | 29 | 1964 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.