Swan Creek 60
Swan Creek 60 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 60
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 60 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 40 feet tall and stretches 1,178 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,198 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 06/03/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44373, -97.16113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,793 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02428 |
| Federal ID | NE02428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |