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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Furnas County Farms Stock Dam Nebraska Furnas 25 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam 331 Nebraska Butler 25 Low Not Rated 1981 Recreation
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 4-C Nebraska Gage 25 Low Poor 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Stubble Field Dam Nebraska Frontier 25 Low Satisfactory 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Norm Parde Dam Nebraska Gage 25 Low Satisfactory 2005 Irrigation
Harry Ritz Detention Dam Nebraska Valley 25 Low Poor 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Trausch Dam 1724 Nebraska Adams 25 Low Poor 1979 Irrigation
Larson Dam 1289 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Poor 1972 Other
Pibel Dam Nebraska Wheeler 25 Low Satisfactory 1895 Recreation
Norman (Nid) Nebraska Sioux 25 Low Not Rated 1963 Irrigation
Wilson Creek 12-16 Nebraska Otoe 25 Low Satisfactory 1965 Other
Ruggles Dam 7963 Nebraska Red Willow 25 Low Poor 1980 Other
Burritt Dam Nebraska Polk 25 Low Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Urbach Dam 1 (Lower) Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Not Rated 1991 Other
Schmit Dam Nebraska Butler 25 Low Poor 1972 Other
Snyder Dam 506 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Poor 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Schwisow Dam Nebraska Saline 25 Low Poor 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Hubl Road Dam Nebraska Adams 25 Low Fair 1982 Other
Johnson Dam 672 Nebraska Sheridan 25 Low Poor 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Olson Dam 1529 Nebraska Polk 25 Low Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Overcash Dam Nebraska Seward 25 Low Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Rinkel Flood Control Dam Nebraska Madison 25 Low Satisfactory 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Adams Park Dam Nebraska Douglas 25 High Satisfactory 2016 Flood Risk Reduction
Bur Oak G-3 Nebraska Colfax 25 Low Satisfactory 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Salt Creek 38-3 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Satisfactory 1960 Other
Indian Creek 13-2 Nebraska Gage 25 Low Poor 1957 Other
Buchholz Dam Nebraska Cass 25 Low Not Rated 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Boardgate (Nid) Nebraska Dawes 25 Low Not Rated 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Conroy Dam Nebraska Lincoln 25 Low Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Zalesky Dam Nebraska Jefferson 25 Low Not Rated 1980 Other
Horn Dam 700 Nebraska Banner 25 Low Not Rated 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Weeth Lagoon 2 Dam Nebraska Frontier 25 Low Satisfactory 1995 Other
Harvey Dam 1650 Nebraska Sarpy 25 Low Poor 1978 Other
Schroeter Dam 1 Nebraska Madison 25 Low Satisfactory 2009 Irrigation
Chader Dam Nebraska Hamilton 25 Low Satisfactory 1972 Other
Skalka Dam 239 Nebraska Nuckolls 25 Low Poor 1970 Irrigation
Humphrey Truck Wash Lagoon Dam Nebraska Platte 25 Low Satisfactory 2015 Other
Clifton Dam Nebraska Holt 25 Low Not Rated 1973 Other
Exidon Lagoon 1b Dam Nebraska Thayer 25 Low Satisfactory 2009 Other
Bartels Dam 2 Nebraska Johnson 25 Low Poor 1978 Irrigation
Clatonia Creek 10-A Nebraska Gage 25 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Jones Dam 1620 Nebraska Nuckolls 25 Low Poor 1975 Irrigation
Flowing Springs Dam Nebraska Gage 25 High Satisfactory 1995 Other
Spring Creek 9-2 Nebraska Johnson 25 Low Satisfactory 1968 Other
Big E'Z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam Nebraska Valley 25 Low Satisfactory 2006 Other
Wallman Dairy Lagoon Dam Nebraska Jefferson 25 Low Satisfactory 1999 Other
Kleckner Dam Nebraska Furnas 24 Low Not Rated 1937 Other
Schiermeyer Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 24 Low Poor 1972 Irrigation
Boys Town Dam 1 Nebraska Douglas 24 High Satisfactory 1947 Recreation
Dicke Feedyard Lagoon 2 Dam Nebraska Platte 24 Low Satisfactory 2005 Other

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.