Swan Buffalo Detention Dam 12

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyCass
Nearest CityAbsaraka
River/StreamSwan Creek
Coordinates46.98337, -97.39113

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,615 acre-ft
Max Storage1,615 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMaple River WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00199
Federal IDND00199
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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