Swan Creek 5a Main Tributary Sediment Dam
Swan Creek 5a Main Tributary Sediment Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 5a Main Tributary Sediment Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 5a Main Tributary Sediment Dam 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 Swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.46501, -97.27442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,718 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 | 04/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02848 |
| Federal ID | NE02848 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |