Swift Falls
Swift Falls is a gravity dam located in Swift County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swift Falls
The primary purpose of Swift Falls is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Swift (local government). It impounds the Chippewa River near Swift Falls.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 180 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Swift |
| Nearest City | Swift Falls |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 45.40153, -95.42281 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Swift |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00367 |
| Federal ID | MN00367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |