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 1201–1225 of 1,438
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cederburg Dam Kimball County | 22 | 1980 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cat Creek Lagoon Dam Custer County | 57 | 2018 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cass County Road Dam Ruhge Site Cass County | 31 | 1986 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cass County Road Dam 26cc-10-12 Cass County | 41 | 1996 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cass County Road Dam 12ba-10-10 Cass County | 43 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Carter David West Dam Harlan County | 33 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Carter David East Dam Harlan County | 39 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Carson Dam Burt County | 36 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Carol Joy Holling Dam Cass County | 36 | 1981 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Carlson Dam Polk County | 32 | 1983 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Candlewood Dam Douglas County | 62 | 1973 | High | Satisfactory |
| Camp Creek Dam Morrill County | 38 | 1964 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Bushnell West Cat Dam Kimball County | 34 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Busboom Dam Gage County | 33 | 2012 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Burritt Dam Polk County | 25 | 1979 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Bur Oak G-3 Colfax County | 25 | 1969 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Burkey Farms Holding Lagoon Dam Seward County | 26 | 1997 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Burchard Lake Dam Pawnee County | 52 | 1959 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Lagoon Dam Dawson County | 17 | 2008 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo-French Creek F-5 Dawson County | 32 | 1984 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-7 Sarpy County | 32 | 1990 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-22 Sarpy County | 41 | 1991 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-19 Sarpy County | 40 | 1990 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-17a Sarpy County | 35 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-16 Sarpy County | 32 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.