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 2001–2025 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rinkel Flood Control Dam Madison County | 25 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rinne Dam Pawnee County | 28 | 2001 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rkr Farms Lagoon 1 Dam Cuming County | 23 | 2006 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Road 391 County Dam Frontier County | 20 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Road 722 County Dam Red Willow County | 13 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Road 728 Dam Frontier County | 22 | 1950 | Low | Poor |
| Road 731 County Dam Frontier County | 14 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Road 737 County Dam Hayes County | 14 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Road 737 Frontier County Dam Frontier County | 23 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Road Dam 16-11-11 Cass County | 36 | 1989 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Road Dam Northwest of Beaver Lake Cass County | 45 | 1995 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Road Dam Rs-17-1(103) Hitchcock County | 40 | 1981 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Robert L Wilson Dam Webster County | 18 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Roberts Cattle Company Lagoon 3 Dam Dawson County | 13 | 2006 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Roberts Dam 154 Boone County | 24 | 1969 | Low | Poor |
| Roberts Dam 254 Saunders County | 20 | 1964 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Roberts Dam 578 Banner County | 42 | 1954 | Low | Fair |
| Robert Stauffer Dam Banner County | 27 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Robert Werner Dam Thayer County | 28 | 1985 | Low | Poor |
| Robert Wood Jr Dam Antelope County | 22 | 1984 | Low | Poor |
| Robinson Dam 147 Boone County | 26 | 1947 | Low | Poor |
| Robinson Dam 1715 Gosper County | 23 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Robinson Dam 3683 Furnas County | 15 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Robinson Dam 8969 Franklin County | 15 | 1960 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Robison Dam Johnson County | 23 | 2023 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.