Dams in Dodge County, Nebraska
12Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Dodge County, Nebraska
Dodge County has 12 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. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dodge County is 44 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Trouble Creek Dam at 61 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Dam | High | Satisfactory | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Dodge Dam | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2002 |
| Trouble Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 61 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Scribner Airport West Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 60 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Scribner Air Base East Dam | Significant | Poor | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1954 |
| Brush Creek Dam | Low | Poor | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Paulson Glodowski Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Pollard Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | Other | 1969 |
| Del Vic Dam | Low | Poor | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1980 |
| Vldj Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Other | 2006 |
| Dodge County Road Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Wimmer Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Other | 2001 |