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 151–156 of 156
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Creek 2-N Otoe County | 38 | 1964 | High | Satisfactory |
| Wilson Creek 8-H Otoe County | 43 | 1968 | High | Satisfactory |
| Yankee Hill Dam Lancaster County | 60 | 1965 | High | Not Available |
| Zorinsky Basin 2 Douglas County | 49 | 2020 | High | Satisfactory |
| Zorinsky Basin 3 - Whitehawk Douglas County | 47 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| Zorinsky Dam Douglas County | 90 | 1985 | High | Not Available |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.