Swedeburg 2b-2f is an earth dam located in Saunders County, Nebraska, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 597 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Swedeburg 2b-2f
Swedeburg 2b-2f is a dam in Saunders, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-wahoo Creek near Ithaca.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 597 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Nearest City | Ithaca |
| River/Stream | Tr-wahoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.15660, -96.62471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 597 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 511 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lower Platte North Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00048 |
| Federal ID | NE00048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |