Erickson Swedenburg Dam
Erickson Swedenburg Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Erickson Swedenburg Dam
The primary purpose of Erickson Swedenburg Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Central Platte Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-platte River near Silver Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 06/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Silver Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.16964, -97.79830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Central Platte Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02241 |
| Federal ID | NE02241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |