Dams in Kearney County, Nebraska
15Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Kearney County, Nebraska
Kearney County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Kearney County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Olson Dam 1270 at 29 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olson Dam 1270 | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Irrigation | 1973 |
| Kcc Holding Lagoon 2 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Other | 2020 |
| Kcc Feeding Lagoon 1b & 1a Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Other | 2005 |
| Fort Kearney Lagoon 1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | Other | 2012 |
| Nelson Dam 431 | Low | Poor | 21 | Irrigation | 1973 |
| Warp Dam | Low | Fair | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| Christensen Dam 1618 | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Hieb Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Irrigation | 1972 |
| Miller Dam 9242 | Low | Poor | 18 | Other | 1950 |
| Reiss Dam 1 | Low | Poor | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1958 |
| Nielsen Dam 429 | Low | Fair | 16 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| Petersen Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Other | 1964 |
| Hubert Dam | Low | Poor | 14 | Irrigation | 1962 |
| Nielsen Dam 3823 | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Frisbie Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |