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 2326–2350 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County Road Dam 6 Dawson County | 11 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dawson County Road Dam 5 Dawson County | 28 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dawson County Road Dam 4 Dawson County | 32 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dawson County Road Dam 3 Dawson County | 34 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Dawson County Road Dam 2 Dawson County | 34 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Dawson County Road Dam 1 Dawson County | 35 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Davis Dam 797 Sheridan County | 21 | 1969 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Davis Dam 719 Frontier County | 29 | 1957 | Low | Poor |
| Davis Creek Dam Greeley County | 144 | 1990 | High | Not Available |
| Davidson Dam Morrill County | 30 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| David Mazour Dam Nuckolls County | 28 | 1980 | Low | Fair |
| David Korus Road Dam Nance County | 34 | 1981 | Low | Poor |
| Davenport Road Dam Valley County | 28 | 1999 | Low | Poor |
| Dave Borrenpohl Dam Johnson County | 23 | 2008 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam Dawson County | 17 | 2007 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Darrell Roberts Dam Banner County | 43 | 1976 | Low | Fair |
| Darold Eaton Dam Buffalo County | 26 | 1983 | Low | Poor |
| Daro Dam Kimball County | 14 | 1975 | Low | Poor |
| Darlene Nelson Dam Saunders County | 34 | 2010 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Daniel Hill Pond Dam Richardson County | 28 | 2009 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Dangberg Dam Wayne County | 15 | 1973 | Low | Fair |
| Dam 9-8-2e Saline County | 23 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Dam 4-13-2e Butler County | 39 | 1993 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Dam 35-11-6 Hamilton County | 26 | 1986 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Dam 30-9-6w Hamilton County | 26 | 1996 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.