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 401–425 of 1,438
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch 3-3 Otoe County | 33 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 27 Johnson County | 37 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 2-2 Otoe County | 33 | 1992 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 1-B Otoe County | 45 | 1995 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 1-6 Otoe County | 30 | 1992 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 13 Johnson County | 30 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 12 Johnson County | 39 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| South Branch 11 Otoe County | 43 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Soester Irrigation Dam Dawes County | 24 | 1995 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Snyder Group Dam Brown County | 30 | 1975 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Snyder Dam Sioux County | 16 | 1941 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Snook Dam Dawes County | 18 | 1951 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Snell Canyon Lincoln County | 26 | 1941 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Smith Supply Canal Dam Dawson County | 30 | 1982 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Smith Lake Dam Sheridan County | 14 | 1948 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Smith Dam 1191 Red Willow County | 18 | 1935 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Smart S Compost Dam Hall County | 27 | 2022 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Sline Swine Lagoon 3 Dam Jefferson County | 39 | 2001 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Slama Dam Richardson County | 27 | 2001 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Skyview Lake Dam Madison County | 54 | 1971 | High | Satisfactory |
| Skull Creek 55 Butler County | 49 | 2000 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Sjuts Home Lagoon Dam Platte County | 33 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Singleton Reservoir Dam Gage County | 33 | 2016 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Simmon Road Dam Dakota County | 41 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Silver Creek Lowland Detention Dam 5 (Scll5) Hall County | 9 | 2008 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.