Harlan County Dam
REPUBLICAN·
Harlan, Nebraska·
Built 1952·
Gravity·
107 ft tall
High Hazard
Flood Risk Reduction
Other
Irrigation
Fish And Wildlife Pond
Recreation
Water Supply
Federal Government
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 107 ft (taller than 99.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 11,827 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 825.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 327.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,636 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01066 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR
Ownership
USACE - Kansas City District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Harlan County Dam?
Harlan County Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Harlan County Dam?
Harlan County Dam is owned by USACE - Kansas City District (Federal Government).
When was Harlan County Dam last inspected?
Harlan County Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2020.
When was Harlan County Dam built?
Harlan County Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.