Swan Creek 5 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall and 1,350 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Swan Creek 5
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 5 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 50 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,449 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 07/07/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.45528, -97.26015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,449 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,449 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,737 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,260 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02268 |
| Federal ID | NE02268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |