Swedeburg B-3 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Saunders, Nebraska, along the TR-WAHOO CREEK.
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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 Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WAHOO CREEK |
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 |
Wahoo Creek At Ithaca
|
53cfs |
Rock Creek Near Ceresco
|
14cfs |
Platte River Nr Leshara
|
5270cfs |
Wahoo Cr At Ashland
|
78cfs |
Salt Creek At Greenwood
|
125cfs |
Platte R Nr Ashland
|
6290cfs |