Dams in Hayes County, Nebraska
22Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Hayes County, Nebraska
Hayes County has 22 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 7 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hayes County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Blackwood Creek 11-a at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Creek 11-a | High | Poor | 74 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1992 |
| Blackwood Creek 12-a | Low | Satisfactory | 71 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1988 |
| Blackwood Creek 63-a | Low | Satisfactory | 71 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1989 |
| Blackwood Creek 72-a | Low | Satisfactory | 65 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1989 |
| Blackwood Creek 51-a | Low | Satisfactory | 62 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Double L Farm Dam | Low | Not Rated | 50 | Other | 1980 |
| Blackwood Creek 62-a | Low | Satisfactory | 44 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Lacey Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 42 | Other | 2020 |
| Blackwood Creek 61-a | Low | Satisfactory | 41 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Hayes County Road Dam 2 | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Other | 1960 |
| Hayes Center Special Use Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Spickelmier Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1970 |
| Hayes County Road Dam 1 | Low | Poor | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Smith Dam 313 | Low | Fair | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1962 |
| Richards Dam 4031 | Low | Poor | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Johnson Enterprises Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| 369 Avenue County Road Dam | Low | Poor | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Felker Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Other | 1964 |
| Schmelzer Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1950 |
| Board Of Education Lands & Funds Dam 8213 | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1948 |
| Road 737 County Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Bigger Stink Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |