Kreshel Dam
Kreshel Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kreshel Dam
The primary purpose of Kreshel Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Amy M & Colby P Marks (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.49572, -97.14037 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Amy M & Colby P Marks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00143 |
| Federal ID | NE00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |