Swan Creek 6
Swan Creek 6 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 6
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 6 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-n Fk Swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.48385, -97.20825 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,382 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 | NE02364 |
| Federal ID | NE02364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |