Hebron Dam
Hebron Dam is an earth dam located in Thayer County, Nebraska, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hebron Dam
The primary purpose of Hebron Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Thayer County (local government). It impounds the Tr-little Blue River near Hebron.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 992 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 685 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nebraska dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Nearest City | Hebron |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.17630, -97.58340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 992 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,550 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Thayer County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01576 |
| Federal ID | NE01576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |