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 51–75 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf-Wildcat 12 Gage County | 43 | 1985 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wolf Dam 1 Harlan County | 27 | 1952 | Low | Fair |
| Wolf Brothers Lagoon 3-A, 3-B, & 3-C Dam Boone County | 33 | 1980 | Low | Fair |
| Wolbach Foods Lagoon 6 Dam Greeley County | 34 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wolbach Foods Lagoon 4-5 Dam Greeley County | 50 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wolbach Foods Lagoon 2-3 Dam Greeley County | 52 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1 Dam Greeley County | 29 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wolbach Foods Lagoon 1-B Dam Greeley County | 17 | 2012 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wochner Dam York County | 11 | 1967 | Low | Poor |
| W-M Dam Cass County | 31 | 1975 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wittwer Dam 2543 Richardson County | 20 | 2000 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Witt Watton Dam Richardson County | 31 | 1975 | Low | Poor |
| Wittler-Dorland Road Dam Richardson County | 45 | 1981 | Low | Poor |
| Witt Feedyard Lagoon Dam Polk County | 18 | 2007 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Witte Dam 3694 Furnas County | 16 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Witte Dam Furnas County | 20 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Witt Dam 1 Holt County | 28 | 1969 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wissler Dam Pawnee County | 28 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Wissing Dam Hall County | 15 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Winters Dam Red Willow County | 20 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Wintermute Dam Frontier County | 21 | 1964 | Low | Fair |
| Winter Dam 1440 Dawson County | 14 | 1955 | Low | Poor |
| Winter Dam 10023 Dawson County | 12 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Winnebago Creek 4-4 Richardson County | 39 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Winnebago Creek 43-2 Richardson County | 36 | 1978 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.