Swan Creek 35
Swan Creek 35 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 35
Swan Creek 35 is a dam in Saline, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-s Fk Swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,668 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2019.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.37026, -97.20695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,668 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 447 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,272 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02267 |
| Federal ID | NE02267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |