Harlan County Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | NAPONEE |
| River/Stream | REPUBLICAN |
| Coordinates | 40.06876, -99.21125 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 107 ft |
| Dam Height | 107 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,827 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 825,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 825,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 327,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,636 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |