Swan Creek 61
Swan Creek 61 is an earth dam located in Saline County, Nebraska, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Swan Creek 61
The primary purpose of Swan Creek 61 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 N Fk Swan Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,051 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,503 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | N Fk Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.51931, -97.29991 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,051 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 818 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02380 |
| Federal ID | NE02380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |