Dams in Cedar County, Nebraska
13Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Cedar County, Nebraska
Cedar County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cedar County is 33 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Menominee Dam at 61 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington Dam | High | Satisfactory | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2015 |
| Laurel Norris Dam | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1994 |
| Menominee Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 61 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Buffalo Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 41 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1995 |
| Heine Farms Holding Lagoon 4 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 39 | Other | 2016 |
| Heine Farms Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 38 | Other | 2002 |
| Schmidt Irrigation Dam | Low | Fair | 37 | Irrigation | 1987 |
| Burbach Leise Road Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Becker Lagoon 3 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Other | 2013 |
| Skoog Dam | Low | Poor | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Bartz Dam | Low | Poor | 20 | Other | 1972 |
| Fuelberth Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Other | 1960 |
| Becker Feedlot Lagoon 2 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Other | 2007 |