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 1951–1975 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Dam Furnas County | 17 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Hardenbrook Dam Furnas County | 19 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Hanson Lake Dam Sarpy County | 43 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hansen Hog West Lagoon Dam Boone County | 27 | 1998 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hansen Dam 9814 Saline County | 22 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hansen Dam 323 Lincoln County | 15 | 1965 | Low | Poor |
| Hansen Dam 1239 Box Butte County | 24 | 1974 | Low | Fair |
| Hand Well Company Dam Buffalo County | 12 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hammond Dam 7917 Furnas County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hamlot Lagoon Dam Dawson County | 14 | 2013 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hamling Dam 4846 Seward County | 32 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hamling Dam Boyd County | 33 | 1968 | Low | Poor |
| Ham Dam Clay County | 19 | 1976 | Low | Poor |
| Halsey Dam Red Willow County | 21 | 1935 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hall Dam Morrill County | 35 | 1970 | Significant | Poor |
| Hakes Holstein Heaven Lagoon Dam Furnas County | 28 | 2000 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Haineraich Dam Knox County | 28 | 1992 | Low | Poor |
| Hahn Dam 5190 Cherry County | 17 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hahn Dam 5189 Cherry County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hahn Dam Buffalo County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Haeker Dam Harlan County | 15 | 1946 | Low | Poor |
| Haegele Dam Frontier County | 13 | 1957 | Low | Poor |
| Hadwiger Dam Buffalo County | 27 | 1978 | High | Poor |
| Hackel Feedlot Lagoon Dam Valley County | 18 | 2004 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Haake Dam Jefferson County | 18 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.