Swan Creek 72
Swan Creek 72 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 72
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 72 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 46 feet tall and stretches 1,644 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,273 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/13/2021.
At 46 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 | 40.48146, -97.17451 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,644 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,204 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02383 |
| Federal ID | NE02383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |