Swan Creek 2
Swan Creek 2 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 2
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 2 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 Tr-n Fk Swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 965 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 08/08/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.50968, -97.25191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 965 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 965 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00142 |
| Federal ID | NE00142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |