Browse Dams
2,961 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 2,961 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Creek 72-A | Nebraska | Hayes | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Conestoga Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 65 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Duck Creek Dam | Nebraska | Nemaha | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 2016 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Papio Creek 15-A | Nebraska | Douglas | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 2017 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Silver Creek 11 | Nebraska | Burt | 64 | High | Satisfactory | 2012 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kaupp Dam 4 | Nebraska | Keya Paha | 64 | Low | Poor | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Nilson Dam | Nebraska | Keya Paha | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Niobrara S Park Dam | Nebraska | Knox | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 2002 | Other |
| Gering Valley A | Nebraska | Scotts Bluff | 63 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buck Creek Dam | Nebraska | Nemaha | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 2012 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gering Valley C | Nebraska | Scotts Bluff | 63 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| East Phillips | Nebraska | Gosper | 63 | Low | Satisfactory | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| Cottonwood Creek 7-A | Nebraska | Saunders | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Browns Canyon 1 | Nebraska | Scotts Bluff | 62 | Significant | Fair | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Aowa Creek 31-20a | Nebraska | Dixon | 62 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2003 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Papio Creek 21 - Walnut Creek | Nebraska | Sarpy | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blackwood Creek 51-A | Nebraska | Hayes | 62 | Low | Satisfactory | 1985 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Candlewood Dam | Nebraska | Douglas | 62 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Recreation |
| Buffalo Creek B-1 | Nebraska | Dawson | 62 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gabel Dam | Nebraska | Dakota | 61 | Low | Satisfactory | 2015 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Middle Big Nemaha 3 | Nebraska | Johnson | 61 | Low | Satisfactory | 2000 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Menominee Dam | Nebraska | Cedar | 61 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Trouble Creek Dam | Nebraska | Dodge | 61 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Branch 7 | Nebraska | Otoe | 61 | Low | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Antelope Creek Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 61 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spring Creek 19-B | Nebraska | Dawson | 60 | High | Poor | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scribner Airport West Dam | Nebraska | Dodge | 60 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Middle Big Nemaha 96 | Nebraska | Johnson | 60 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Sandy Creek 40 | Nebraska | Thayer | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Yankee Hill Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 60 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mud Creek 4-J | Nebraska | Gage | 60 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North Oak Creek 4-A | Nebraska | Saunders | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wildhorse 9-A | Nebraska | Morrill | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Central Midway | Nebraska | Dawson | 60 | Low | Satisfactory | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| Stratbucker Dam | Nebraska | Washington | 60 | Low | Poor | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Cub Creek Dam | Nebraska | Keya Paha | 59 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1977 | Recreation |
| Middle Big Nemaha 46 | Nebraska | Johnson | 59 | Low | Fair | 1995 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Wanahoo Dam | Nebraska | Saunders | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 2010 | Other |
| Schmeeckle | Nebraska | Dawson | 59 | Low | Satisfactory | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Little Nemaha 21 | Nebraska | Lancaster | 59 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Turkey Creek 3 | Nebraska | Fillmore | 58 | Low | Satisfactory | 2010 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deadman Draw Dam | Nebraska | Sioux | 58 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Semler Dam | Nebraska | Custer | 58 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1978 | Irrigation |
| Sand Creek 24 | Nebraska | Saunders | 58 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2012 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Papio Creek S-32 | Nebraska | Sarpy | 58 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Other |
| Fishberry Canyon Dam | Nebraska | Cherry | 57 | Low | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Arrowhead Dam | Nebraska | Washington | 57 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 | Recreation |
| Aowa Creek 41-3 | Nebraska | Dixon | 57 | Low | Satisfactory | 1988 | Other |
| Washington Dam 1 | Nebraska | Washington | 57 | Low | Fair | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Little Nemaha 23 | Nebraska | Lancaster | 57 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2002 | Flood Risk Reduction |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.
Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.
Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.