Schwisow Dam
Schwisow Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schwisow Dam
The primary purpose of Schwisow 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 Dennis L & Shari L Schwisow (private). It impounds the Tr-swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.36977, -97.16656 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 901 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dennis L & Shari L Schwisow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00039 |
| Federal ID | NE00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |