Swedeburg 2b-2f
Key Takeaway
Swedeburg 2b-2f is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 35.8% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 597 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 511 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00048 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swedeburg 2b-2f?
Swedeburg 2b-2f is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Swedeburg 2b-2f?
Swedeburg 2b-2f is owned by Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swedeburg 2b-2f built?
Swedeburg 2b-2f was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Swedeburg 2b-2f?
Swedeburg 2b-2f serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Swedeburg 2b-2f?
Swedeburg 2b-2f has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Swedeburg 2b-2f last inspected?
Swedeburg 2b-2f was last inspected on June 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.