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 2476–2500 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christensen Dam 4253 Washington County | 36 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Christensen Dam 3573 Harlan County | 19 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Christensen Dam 197 Howard County | 16 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Christensen Dam 1618 Kearney County | 20 | 1974 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Christensen Cattle Company Dam Nance County | 26 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Choat Dam Boone County | 27 | 1950 | Low | Fair |
| Childs Hollow Dam Sarpy County | 35 | 1997 | Significant | Fair |
| Childress Dam 1375 Nuckolls County | 14 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Child Dam Sheridan County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Chilcoat Hasenkamp Road Dam Stanton County | 41 | 1992 | Low | Poor |
| Chasek Dam Sheridan County | 32 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Charles Brown Dam Sheridan County | 15 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Chapek Dam Saunders County | 14 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Champion Mill Dam Chase County | 14 | 1887 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Chambers Wetland Dam Holt County | 12 | 2008 | Low | Fair |
| Chambers Graf Dam Gosper County | 26 | 1959 | Low | Poor |
| Chadron Dam 2 Dawes County | 12 | 1962 | Low | Poor |
| Chadron Dam 1 Dawes County | 40 | 1888 | Low | Poor |
| Chader Dam Hamilton County | 25 | 1972 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cgkl Dam Buffalo County | 21 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Cerny Dam Saline County | 23 | 2004 | Low | Poor |
| Centurylink Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam 1989-1) Cass County | 65 | 1990 | High | Satisfactory |
| Central Midway Dawson County | 60 | 1941 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Central Feeders Lagoon 1 Dam Dawson County | 23 | 2010 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Centerfield Dam Seward County | 18 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.