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
Upper Big Nemaha J-11 Nebraska Johnson 22 Low Satisfactory 1980 Other
Upper Big Nemaha G-12 Nebraska Gage 22 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Imperial Dam Nebraska Chase 21 Low Poor 1917 Recreation
Durner Dam 1 Nebraska Frontier 21 Low Fair 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Karr Dam Nebraska Webster 21 Low Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Erdmann Dam Nebraska Gage 21 Low Poor 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thomsen Dam Nebraska Franklin 21 Low Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Petersen Dam 4028 Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Edgar Dam Nebraska Saunders 21 Low Poor 1960 Other
Blanke Dam Nebraska Cheyenne 21 Significant Poor 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
King Dam Nebraska Gosper 21 Low Poor 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cow Creek 1 Nebraska Cherry 21 Low Satisfactory 1998 Other
Schleusener Dam Nebraska Antelope 21 Low Poor 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Stetter Dam Nebraska Cherry 21 Low Unsatisfactory 1987 Other
Fox Dam Nebraska Dawes 21 Low Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Jacobson Dam Nebraska Buffalo 21 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Barry Dam Nebraska Saunders 21 Low Poor 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Sehi Dam Nebraska Holt 21 Low Satisfactory 1969 Irrigation
Ziegler Farm Dam Nebraska Franklin 21 Low Not Rated 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Cow Creek 4 Nebraska Cherry 21 Low Satisfactory 1998 Other
Dey Dam Nebraska York 21 Low Satisfactory 1963 Other
Child Dam Nebraska Sheridan 21 Low — 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ptacek Dam Nebraska Butler 21 Low Poor 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Revell Dam Nebraska Holt 21 Low Poor 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Dobesh Jackson Dam Nebraska Sioux 21 Low Poor 1967 Other
Cgkl Dam Nebraska Buffalo 21 Low Not Rated 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Wintermute Dam Nebraska Frontier 21 Low Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Thayer Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Satisfactory 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bill Hill Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Fair 1987 Irrigation
Teter Dam Nebraska Red Willow 21 Low Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Gibson Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Fair 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Halsey Dam Nebraska Red Willow 21 Low Satisfactory 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
Peterson Dam 3552 Nebraska Harlan 21 Low Poor 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Druse Dam Nebraska Frontier 21 Low Not Rated 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troester Dam Nebraska Hamilton 21 Low Poor 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Schroer Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Poor 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Jurgens Dam 4787 Nebraska Gage 21 Low Poor 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Krotter Schlager Dam Nebraska Hitchcock 21 Low Satisfactory 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dolnicek Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Satisfactory 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nelson Dam 9859 Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Poor 1960 Other
Clouatre Dam Nebraska Dawson 21 Low Poor 1950 Other
Don Alt Dam Nebraska Polk 21 Low Poor 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Brezina Dam Nebraska Butler 21 Significant Poor 1971 Other
Goodwin Dam Nebraska Cherry 21 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Frahm Dam 1654 Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Satisfactory 1978 Irrigation
Haag-Lytle Dam Nebraska Red Willow 21 Low Not Rated 1960 Other
Kassik Dam Nebraska Fillmore 21 Low Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Nelson Dam 431 Nebraska Kearney 21 Low Poor 1973 Irrigation
Fanning Dam Nebraska Scotts Bluff 21 Low Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Davis Dam 797 Nebraska Sheridan 21 Low Satisfactory 1969 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.