National DAM safety program

The Department of Natural Resources (NDNR) of the State of Nebraska was awarded a $966,141 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041). The grant, awarded on May 23, 2024, supports NDNR's efforts to enhance dam safety and mitigate flood risks across the state. Key activities under this grant include conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance to communities, and implementing infrastructure improvements for high-hazard potential dams. As a sub-grantee, NDNR has also completed work for the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts and Western Nebraska under grants administered by the Nebraska Department of Military, further demonstrating its crucial role in statewide natural resource management and disaster preparedness efforts. The grant award, with a performance period ending on May 22, 2026, aligns with FEMA's National Dam Safety Program objectives of improving engineering policies, enhancing state dam safety programs, and increasing public awareness about dam-related risks.