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 1126–1150 of 1,438
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Creek 1-A Keith County | 40 | 1967 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek G-7 Jefferson County | 30 | 1979 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek G-6 Gage County | 31 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek G-20 Gage County | 23 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek G-1 Gage County | 29 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek Dam Keya Paha County | 59 | 1977 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 9-B Jefferson County | 38 | 1980 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 8-C Jefferson County | 36 | 1979 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 8-B Jefferson County | 33 | 1969 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 17-C Jefferson County | 30 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 17-B Jefferson County | 32 | 1973 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 16-B Jefferson County | 39 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 15-B Jefferson County | 30 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 14-A Jefferson County | 36 | 1974 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 12-C Jefferson County | 26 | 1971 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cub Creek 12-A Jefferson County | 37 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon Dawes County | 26 | 1990 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Crow Butte Resources Northwest Lagoon Dawes County | 24 | 1990 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Crow Butte Resources East Lagoon Dawes County | 27 | 1992 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Crb Finish Lagoon 3 Dam Holt County | 20 | 2005 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cox Dam 1-A Cherry County | 22 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cow Creek 4 Cherry County | 21 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cow Creek 3 Cherry County | 20 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cow Creek 2 Cherry County | 23 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cow Creek 1 Cherry County | 21 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.