Little Swan Lake
Little Swan Lake is a gravity dam located in Todd County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Swan Lake
The primary purpose of Little Swan Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by County Of Todd (local government). It impounds the Swan River near Pillsbury.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 48 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles.
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 08/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Pillsbury |
| River/Stream | Swan River |
| Coordinates | 45.93007, -94.68456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 48 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | County of Todd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00258 |
| Federal ID | MN00258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |