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 1876–1900 of 2,582
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-1-84 Dam Kimball County | 18 | 1985 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Evans Dam Furnas County | 22 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Eutsler Dam Dawson County | 11 | 1945 | Low | Poor |
| Eugene Mazour Dam Nuckolls County | 23 | 1990 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Eugene Klein Dam Cass County | 32 | 1998 | Low | Poor |
| E.T. Mahoney S Park Dam Cass County | 34 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Essmeger Dam Gosper County | 17 | 1958 | Low | Poor |
| Essman Dam Gage County | 22 | 1963 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Esslinger Dam Gosper County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Poor |
| Ervin Rut Dam Saline County | 20 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ernie Glup Dam Burt County | 33 | 1997 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ericson Dam Wheeler County | 33 | 1916 | Low | Poor |
| Erickson Swedenburg Dam Polk County | 30 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Erdmann Dam Gage County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Enterprise Partners Finish 1 Lagoon Dam Perkins County | 36 | 2000 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Enterprise Partners Farrow Lagoon Dam Arthur County | 35 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ensz Feedlot Lagoon Dam Gage County | 32 | 2001 | Low | Satisfactory |
| English Dam Dawson County | 23 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Engler Dam Rock County | 19 | 1971 | Low | Poor |
| Endorf Irrigation Dam Fillmore County | 20 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ely Dam Nemaha County | 28 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Elwood Farms Nursery Lagoon Dam Furnas County | 29 | 2000 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Elwood Farms Farrow Lagoon Dam Furnas County | 31 | 2000 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Elson Detention Dam 1-S Frontier County | 30 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Elson Detention Dam 1-N Frontier County | 32 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.