South Fork Swan Creek 4-2
South Fork Swan Creek 4-2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Nebraska, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About South Fork Swan Creek 4-2
South Fork Swan Creek 4-2 is a dam in Jefferson, 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 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 05/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.33530, -97.21038 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02317 |
| Federal ID | NE02317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |