Swan Creek 32 dam
Swan Creek 32
Swan Creek 32, located in Saline, Nebraska, is a crucial infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Turkey Creek. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a structural height of 41 feet, with a storage capacity of 1470 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 7.2 square miles and a maximum discharge of 6847 cubic feet per second, Swan Creek 32 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Owned and regulated by the local government, specifically the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Swan Creek 32 is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its functionality and safety. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2017. With a distance of 3 miles from DEWITT and situated in the Omaha District, Swan Creek 32 remains a key structure in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Swan Creek 32 presents an intriguing case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. With its primary purpose and design focused on mitigating potential flooding along the TR-Turkey Creek, this earth dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between the USDA NRCS, local government, and regulatory agencies like the NE DNR. Its location in Saline, Nebraska, highlights the importance of strategic infrastructure development in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Swan Creek 32 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 105 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 162 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Fairbury | 213 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 5 cfs | → |
| West Fork Big Blue River Nr Dorchester | 71 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 298 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swan Creek 32.
Boat launches
- Swanton
- 9b - Leisure Lake
- 12a - Recreation Area
- Clatonia Public Use Area
- Willard L. Meyer Rec. Area
- Olive Creek
Track Swan Creek 32 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Swan Creek 32
Where does the data for Swan Creek 32 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Swan Creek 32.