Swanson Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyScott
Nearest CityBUFFALO
River/StreamBLACKHAWK CREEK
Coordinates41.50590, -90.70820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length246 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage47 acre-ft
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerLee V Swanson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00977
Federal IDIA00977
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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