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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiedel Dam 8672 | Nebraska | Thayer | 20 | Low | Poor | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Justin Ellicot Dam | Nebraska | Thayer | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1991 | Irrigation |
| Drohman Dam | Nebraska | Nuckolls | 20 | Low | Poor | 1969 | Other |
| Nelson Dam 3511 | Nebraska | Gosper | 20 | Low | Poor | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jones Dam 821 | Nebraska | Dawes | 20 | Low | Poor | 1962 | Irrigation |
| Lineweber Dam 6959 | Nebraska | Gage | 20 | Low | Poor | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jelken Dam | Nebraska | Franklin | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1950 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Harms Dam 2000 | Nebraska | Keith | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Donnel Stelling Dam | Nebraska | Thayer | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1986 | Other |
| Torell Dam | Nebraska | Polk | 20 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Other |
| Agate Dam | Nebraska | Sioux | 20 | Low | Poor | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Winters Dam | Nebraska | Red Willow | 20 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Other |
| Dodge County Road Dam | Nebraska | Dodge | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wilke Bros Farms Dam | Nebraska | Phelps | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Other |
| Yung North Dam | Nebraska | Kimball | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Other |
| Madison Foods Dam | Nebraska | Madison | 20 | Significant | Not Rated | 1976 | Other |
| Pease Dam 1 | Nebraska | Buffalo | 20 | Low | Poor | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Vonasek Dam 1835 | Nebraska | Holt | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 | Other |
| Gardner Dam 1153 | Nebraska | Dundy | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Howard Dam | Nebraska | Antelope | 20 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Other |
| Feller Lagoon 1 Dam | Nebraska | Cuming | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Other |
| Benson Brothers Dam | Nebraska | Clay | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bartels Dam 676 | Nebraska | Webster | 20 | Low | Poor | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Koch Dam 1 | Nebraska | Frontier | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Other |
| Blue River Lodge Dam | Nebraska | Saline | 20 | Low | Poor | 1960 | Recreation |
| Rutt Herefords Dam | Nebraska | Franklin | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam | Nebraska | Chase | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Other |
| Jennings Reservoir Dam | Nebraska | Wheeler | 20 | Low | Poor | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Drohman Dam 1 | Nebraska | Nuckolls | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 | Other |
| Brandt Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 20 | Low | Poor | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spring Creek 18-A | Nebraska | Dawson | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roberts Dam 254 | Nebraska | Saunders | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Hubl Dam 3 | Nebraska | Nuckolls | 20 | Low | Poor | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Reiman Dam 1 | Nebraska | Boyd | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Irrigation |
| Niewohner Lagoon 1 Dam | Nebraska | Boone | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2000 | Other |
| Verdon Dam | Nebraska | Richardson | 20 | Low | Poor | 1958 | Recreation |
| Buffalo Creek F-1 | Nebraska | Dawson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elsner Dam 2 | Nebraska | Lancaster | 20 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Recreation |
| Wagner Meyers Road Dam | Nebraska | Seward | 20 | Low | Poor | 1962 | Other |
| Premium Farms Reimer East Lagoon Dam | Nebraska | Greeley | 20 | Low | Fair | 1999 | Other |
| Premium Farms Vandersnick West Lagoon Dam | Nebraska | Antelope | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1998 | Other |
| Preheim Lagoon Dam | Nebraska | Hamilton | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1960 | Other |
| Borgelt Feedlots South Lagoon 1 Dam | Nebraska | Cuming | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2004 | Other |
| Big Valley Livestock Lagoon Dam | Nebraska | Custer | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2007 | Other |
| Gracie Creek Dam | Nebraska | Loup | 20 | Low | Not Available | 1980 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wiens Section 22 Dam | Nebraska | Gage | 20 | Low | Fair | 2022 | Irrigation |
| Crb Finish Lagoon 3 Dam | Nebraska | Holt | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2005 | Other |
| Borgelt Feedlot Nicola Lagoon 1 Dam | Nebraska | Cuming | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 2006 | Other |
| Seward Land Enterprises Dam | Nebraska | Seward | 20 | Low | Not Rated | 2000 | Other |
| Swan Creek 5a Main Tributary Sediment Dam | Nebraska | Saline | 20 | Low | Poor | 2007 | 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.