Swan Lake
Swan Lake is an other dam located in Nicollet County, Minnesota, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a dam in Nicollet, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Nicollet Creek near Nicollet.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 54 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9,346 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56,076 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 04/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nicollet |
| Nearest City | Nicollet |
| River/Stream | Nicollet Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.27755, -94.23463 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 54 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56,076 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56,076 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32,711 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,346 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00678 |
| Federal ID | MN00678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |