Browse Dams

2,985 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 2,985 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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Alford Dam Nebraska Boyd 26 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Schacht Dam Nebraska Antelope 26 Low Poor 1980 Recreation
Crow Butte Resources Southwest Lagoon Nebraska Dawes 26 Low Satisfactory 1990 Other
Ramsey Dam Nebraska Richardson 26 Low Not Rated 2000 Other
Lakewood Villages Lower Dam Nebraska Sarpy 26 High Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Upper Big Nemaha 15-B Nebraska Lancaster 26 Low Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Pavelka Irrigation Dam Nebraska Clay 26 Low Fair 1981 Irrigation
Bengston Dam Nebraska Lancaster 26 Low Fair 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Jelinek Dam Nebraska Knox 26 Low Poor 1979 Irrigation
Wilson Creek 2-21 Nebraska Otoe 26 Low Satisfactory 1966 Other
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 4-2 Nebraska Gage 26 Low Satisfactory 1969 Other
Upper Big Nemaha G-18a Nebraska Gage 26 Low Satisfactory 1974 Other
King Ranch Dam Nebraska Morrill 26 Low Poor 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
George Hall Dam Nebraska Morrill 26 Low Not Rated 1992 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Big Nemaha L-4 Nebraska Lancaster 26 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Scheurich Dam Nebraska Wayne 26 Significant Poor 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ben Norman Dam Nebraska Sioux 26 Low Poor 1943 Irrigation
Crystal Lake Dam 1084 Nebraska Sioux 26 Low Not Rated 1954 Irrigation
Clatonia Creek 8-D Nebraska Gage 26 Low Satisfactory 1978 Irrigation
Thacker Dam Nebraska Saline 26 Low Poor 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Burkey Farms Holding Lagoon Dam Nebraska Seward 26 Low Satisfactory 1997 Other
V-Hansen Lagoon 3 Dam Nebraska Burt 26 Low Satisfactory 2003 Other
Prairie Dog Hill Lagoon Dam Nebraska Custer 26 Low Satisfactory 2003 Other
Wood Dam 1460 Nebraska Frontier 26 Low Poor 1969 Other
Mud Creek 2-F Nebraska Gage 26 Low Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Weller Dam 2 Nebraska Holt 26 Low Poor 1975 Irrigation
D & B Ranch Dam Nebraska Kimball 26 Low Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Lightner Dam 3 Nebraska Knox 26 Low Satisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Upper Big Nemaha J-15a Nebraska Johnson 26 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Nelson Dam 755 Nebraska Kimball 26 Low Satisfactory 1971 Other
Darold Eaton Dam Nebraska Buffalo 26 Low Poor 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Cottonwood Canyon Nebraska Lincoln 26 Low Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
Borland Dam Nebraska Otoe 26 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Lightner Dam 2 Nebraska Knox 26 Low Satisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Rh&W Grazing Association Dam Nebraska Webster 26 Low Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Ada Happel Dam Nebraska Cuming 26 Low Poor 1985 Other
Peterson Grade Stabilization Dam Nebraska Harlan 26 Low Poor 1970 Other
Plum Creek 3-2 Nebraska Pawnee 26 Low Poor 1969 Other
Kaldahl Dam 238 Nebraska Nuckolls 26 Low Poor 1970 Other
Gauchat Group Dam Nebraska Nemaha 26 Low Poor 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Coover Dam 2389 Nebraska Knox 26 Low Satisfactory 1963 Other
Korgan Dam Nebraska Clay 26 Low Poor 1982 Irrigation
Johnson Lake West Dike Nebraska Gosper 26 High Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Upper Salt Creek 18-9 Nebraska Lancaster 26 Low Satisfactory 1960 Other
Zorinsky Basin 1 Nebraska Douglas 26 Significant Satisfactory 2014 Other
Schmidt Ag Irrigation Dam Nebraska Jefferson 26 Low Satisfactory 2018 Irrigation
French Creek F-3 Nebraska Dawson 26 Low Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Elm Creek 21-B Nebraska Webster 26 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Other
Chrisman Dam Nebraska York 26 Low Not Rated 2023 Other
Upper Clear Creek 1-C Nebraska Polk 26 Low Poor 1963 Irrigation

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.