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 2051–2075 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Stanley Dam Stanton County | 35 | 1990 | Low | Poor |
| Roscoe Hill Hatchery Dam Lancaster County | 22 | 1967 | Low | Poor |
| Rosenthal Dam Johnson County | 28 | 1954 | Low | Poor |
| Rosfeld Dam Gosper County | 13 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ross Canyon Dam Morrill County | 50 | 1960 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Ross Dam Lincoln County | 16 | 1962 | Significant | Poor |
| Rothell Dam Johnson County | 25 | 2002 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Roth Lagoon Dam Cuming County | 30 | 1999 | Low | Fair |
| Rottman Dam Pawnee County | 45 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rowan Dam (11-34-18w) Keya Paha County | 27 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rowan Dam (18-34-17w) Keya Paha County | 42 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rowan Dam (2-34-18w) Keya Paha County | 38 | 1977 | Low | Poor |
| Rowe Dam Nemaha County | 20 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Royal Grade Stabilization Dam Otoe County | 28 | 1994 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rueter Dam Cass County | 36 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ruf Dam Furnas County | 12 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Ruff Dam Red Willow County | 23 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Ruff Dam 2 Red Willow County | 38 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Ruff Dam 3 Red Willow County | 43 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Ruggles Dam Frontier County | 48 | 1974 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ruggles Dam 7963 Red Willow County | 25 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Rupe Dam Furnas County | 22 | 1980 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ruskamp Lagoon Dam Cuming County | 16 | 2007 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ruther Dam Cheyenne County | 17 | 1965 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Rutt Herefords Dam Franklin County | 20 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.