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 1826–1850 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubert Dam Kearney County | 14 | 1962 | Low | Poor |
| Hubbard Dam Dakota County | 34 | 2004 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hruby Dam Valley County | 12 | 1974 | Low | Poor |
| Howard Dam Antelope County | 20 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 2 Cheyenne County | 11 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Houser Land & Cattle Company Dam 1 Cheyenne County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Houser Dam 1 Frontier County | 43 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Housel Road Dam Seward County | 31 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam 9750 Seward County | 7 | 1950 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Horn Dam 700 Banner County | 25 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Horn Dam 6 Banner County | 36 | 1963 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Horn Dam 4 Banner County | 36 | 1963 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Horn Dam 215 Nance County | 22 | 1966 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hooper Dam Dodge County | 33 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Holzberger Dam Sheridan County | 23 | 1957 | Low | Fair |
| Holmesville Power Plant Dam Gage County | 22 | 1910 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hollman Road Dam Platte County | 31 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Holland Feedlot Lagoon Dam Cuming County | 12 | 2013 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Holland East Dam Harlan County | 20 | 1960 | Low | Fair |
| Holen Dam Gosper County | 37 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Holdredge Street Dam Cass County | 38 | 2002 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Holbrook Lagoon Dam Furnas County | 39 | 2013 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hofts Dam Nuckolls County | 9 | 1960 | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| Hoffmeister Dam Chase County | 16 | 1938 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hoffman Dam 679 Webster County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.