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 2551–2575 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbach Leise Road Dam Cedar County | 31 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bulgrin York County Dam York County | 36 | 1979 | Low | Fair |
| Buhr Dam Sioux County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| 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 |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-14 Sarpy County | 34 | 1982 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek Gs-10 Sarpy County | 32 | 1981 | Low | Fair |
| Buffalo Creek F-1 Dawson County | 20 | 1978 | Low | Fair |
| Buffalo Creek Dam Cedar County | 41 | 1995 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek C-5 Dawson County | 32 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek B-3 Dawson County | 50 | 1980 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo Creek B-1 Dawson County | 62 | 1982 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Buffalo City Dam Otoe County | 45 | 1978 | Low | Fair |
| Buescher Dam 3992 Nuckolls County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Buescher Dam Nuckolls County | 14 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Budde & Brown Company Detention Dam Brown County | 18 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Buckley Dam Dawson County | 13 | 1954 | Low | Not Rated |
| Buckley Creek 4-B Jefferson County | 40 | 1962 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Buckley Creek 4-A Jefferson County | 35 | 1971 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Buckley Creek 3-F Jefferson County | 37 | 1971 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.