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 2301–2325 of 2,954
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprick Dam Washington County | 30 | 1954 | Low | Poor |
| Spring Creek 10-1 Johnson County | 25 | 1978 | Low | Fair |
| Spring Creek 11-A 1296 Johnson County | 51 | 1978 | Significant | Fair |
| Spring Creek 11-A 303 Dawson County | 41 | 1972 | Significant | Poor |
| Spring Creek 18-A Dawson County | 20 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 19-B Dawson County | 60 | 1979 | High | Poor |
| Spring Creek 2-3 Johnson County | 24 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 25-A Custer County | 42 | 1972 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 3-1 Johnson County | 24 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 4-1 Johnson County | 33 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 4-3 Johnson County | 24 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 5-2 Johnson County | 30 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 5-3 Johnson County | 24 | 1968 | Low | Poor |
| Spring Creek 5-A Johnson County | 45 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 6-2 Johnson County | 30 | 1971 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 6-A Johnson County | 39 | 1978 | Low | Poor |
| Spring Creek 7-B Johnson County | 34 | 1971 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 7-C Johnson County | 33 | 1971 | Low | Poor |
| Spring Creek 8-1 Johnson County | 26 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 8-A Johnson County | 33 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 9-2 Johnson County | 25 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 9-3 Johnson County | 25 | 1978 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 9-4 Johnson County | 25 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 9-5 Johnson County | 33 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Spring Creek 9-6 Johnson County | 36 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.