Barry Dam, located in Saunders County, Nebraska, was completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Duck Creek. This private Earth-type dam stands at 19 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and spans 488 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 76.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 10.7 acre-feet on its 3.9-acre surface area, serving a drainage area of 0.23 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, Barry Dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported poor conditions, raising concerns about its structural integrity. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. However, with a history of limited maintenance and a lack of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), the dam poses a potential risk to downstream communities in case of failure. Efforts to address the dam's condition and ensure public safety should be a priority for stakeholders involved in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.