Dams in Pierce County, Nebraska
3Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Pierce County, Nebraska
Pierce County has 3 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, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Pierce County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Willow Creek Dam at 80 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Dam | High | Poor | 80 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Von Rentzell Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1977 |
| S & A Feedlots Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Other | 2008 |