Dams in Valley County, Nebraska
9Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Valley County, Nebraska
Valley County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Valley County is 39 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Larsen Schwartzlander Dam at 36 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen Schwartzlander Dam | Low | Poor | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| Oldfather Dam | Low | Fair | 31 | Other | 1964 |
| Davenport Road Dam | Low | Poor | 28 | Other | 1999 |
| Harry Ritz Detention Dam | Low | Poor | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Big E'z Backgrounding Lagoon 2 & 3 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Other | 2006 |
| Thompson Lagoon 2-3 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Other | 2017 |
| Hackel Feedlot Lagoon Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Other | 2004 |
| Rejda Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Hruby Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |