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 601–625 of 796
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schmit Dam Butler County | 25 | 1972 | Low | Poor |
| Schneekloth Dam Sarpy County | 32 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Scholting Dam (Modified) Sarpy County | 32 | 1995 | Low | Poor |
| Scholtz Dam Webster County | 23 | 1957 | Low | Poor |
| School Land Dam 4 Dawson County | 12 | 1945 | Low | Poor |
| Schroeder Dam Nuckolls County | 15 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Schroeder Dam 4252 Washington County | 43 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Schroer Dam Nuckolls County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Schurman Dam Franklin County | 16 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Schutte Dam 2116 Webster County | 16 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Schwanz Dam 3507 Furnas County | 22 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Schwede Dam Stanton County | 20 | 1975 | Low | Poor |
| Schwisow Dam Saline County | 25 | 1968 | Low | Poor |
| Scott Dam 1744 Nance County | 30 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Scribner Air Base East Dam Dodge County | 39 | 1954 | Significant | Poor |
| Scroggin Dam Nuckolls County | 17 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Seberger Dam Dawson County | 17 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Semm Grade Stabilization Dam Johnson County | 31 | 1994 | Low | Poor |
| Semroska Dam Sioux County | 24 | 1951 | Low | Poor |
| Sergel Dam Frontier County | 10 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Serr Dam Keya Paha County | 27 | 1978 | Low | Poor |
| Shell Lake Dam Cherry County | 14 | 1940 | Low | Poor |
| Shepherd Dam Sioux County | 17 | 1931 | Low | Poor |
| Sherman Dam 1437 Dawson County | 11 | 1950 | Low | Poor |
| Shuck Dam Clay County | 16 | 1985 | Low | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.