Dams in Swift County, Minnesota
6Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Swift County, Minnesota
Swift County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Swift County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Marsh Dam at 28 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Dam | Low | Not Available | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1942 |
| Hegbert 13 | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Swift Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Marquardt Pond | Low | Fair | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Lake Frank | Low | Fair | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1975 |
| Falk F Area | Low | Poor | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |