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Swedeburg B-3 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Saunders, Nebraska, along the TR-WAHOO CREEK. Built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet, with a total length of 1100 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, providing a storage capacity of 340 acre-feet and serving as a critical defense against high water levels in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the NE DNR, Swedeburg B-3 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in April 2018. With a drainage area of 2.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2250 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Despite its age, Swedeburg B-3 continues to fulfill its intended function effectively and efficiently, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year_Completed | 1954 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-WAHOO CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1100 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4 |
Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
Drainage_Area | 2.4 |
Nid_Storage | 340 |
Structural_Height | 33 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 33 |
EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER | 15cfs |
LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY | 17cfs |
SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE | 153cfs |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN | 212cfs |
BIG SIOUX R AT SIOUX FALLS SD | 44cfs |
SKUNK CR AT SIOUX FALLS SD | 31cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 40cfs |