Swan Creek 35 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Murphy Dam Schwisow Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Swan Creek 35 is a local government-owned dam located in Swanton, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR.
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Summary
Completed in 1988, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a structural height of 44 feet, with a storage capacity of 1668 acre-feet and a normal storage of 447 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-S FK Swan Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and serves other purposes as well.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of October 2019, Swan Creek 35 is regularly inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a drainage area of 8 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3272 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Swan Creek 35 continues to serve its community effectively, demonstrating the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and management in water resource and climate resilience efforts in Nebraska.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
2700 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-S FK SWAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
71 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
1668 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
44 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
|
10cfs |
Little Blue River Near Fairbury
|
230cfs |
Big Blue River Near Crete
|
95cfs |
West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester
|
39cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Swan Creek 35
Swanton