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 2501–2525 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tvilling Farms Lagoon Dam Custer County | 18 | 2005 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Twin Lakes Dam Seward County | 45 | 1965 | High | Not Available |
| Twin Oaks Dam Webster County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Twiss Dam Antelope County | 15 | 1966 | Low | Poor |
| Tyler Stewart Dam Jefferson County | 27 | 2017 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Tyson Lagoon Dam - Cell 3 Madison County | 14 | 1980 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Tyson Lagoon Dam - Cell 4 Madison County | 14 | 1980 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Tyson Lagoon Dam - Cell 5 Madison County | 9 | 1980 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Uecker Dam 1 Madison County | 19 | 1974 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ulrich Cattle Lagoon 1 Dam Cuming County | 30 | 2003 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Umberger Dam Gosper County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Fair |
| Unick Dam Buffalo County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Unick Road Dam Custer County | 46 | 1984 | Low | Poor |
| Unl - Ardc South Lagoon Dam Saunders County | 17 | 2013 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 11-A Lancaster County | 38 | 1971 | High | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 12-A Lancaster County | 34 | 1986 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 12-B Lancaster County | 36 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 13-A Lancaster County | 27 | 1970 | Low | Poor |
| Upper Big Nemaha 13-C Lancaster County | 35 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 14-A Lancaster County | 24 | 1983 | Low | Poor |
| Upper Big Nemaha 14-B Lancaster County | 20 | 1983 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 14-C Lancaster County | 27 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Upper Big Nemaha 15-A Lancaster County | 24 | 1970 | Low | Poor |
| Upper Big Nemaha 15-B Lancaster County | 26 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Big Nemaha 15-D Lancaster County | 28 | 1974 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.