Swan Lake Dam

Swan Lake Dam Quick Facts

Location: Nicollet, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.27755, -94.23463
River: Nicollet Creek River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Other
Commissioned: 1977
Dam Height: 8 ft (2 m)
Dam Length: 54 ft (16 m)
Dam Capacity: 56,076 acre-ft (69,169 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Swan Lake Dam Information

Swan Lake Dam is an other dam located in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota.

The dam, which is on the Nicollet Creek River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1977 and is currently owned by MNDNR-Fisheries.

Swan Lake Dam Structure

The Swan Lake Dam is approximately 54 feet (16 m) long, 8 feet (2 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Swan Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 32,711 acre-ft (40,348 Ml) and maximum capacity of 56,076 acre-ft (69,169 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 9,346 acres (3,782 ha) and the total catchment area is 42 square miles (110 square kilometres).

Swan Lake Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Swan Lake Dam does not have any spillways.

Swan Lake Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Swan Lake Dam
Nicollet, Minnesota
Height (ft)
8
Length (Ft)
54
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
56,076
Drainage Area (sq miles)
42
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Swan Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Swan Lake Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:17
Sunrise 07:09
Sunset 16:53
Temperature (°F) 41
Feels Like (°F) 33
Cloud Coverage (%) 53
Pressure (inHg) 1017
Humidity (%) 89
Wind Speed (mph) 17
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Swan Lake Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 32 49 38 1022 49 18 39 SSE 0 - clear sky
Wed 41 43 35 1011 93 17 39 SSE 100 20 heavy intensity rain
Thu 41 53 48 1015 71 7 14 SSE 0 - broken clouds
Fri 40 58 52 1016 51 11 31 SE 0 - few clouds
Sat 47 60 54 1005 55 17 34 S 0 - broken clouds
Sun 41 51 44 1012 55 15 30 W 0 - scattered clouds
Mon 40 49 44 1010 51 26 51 E 100 23 heavy intensity rain
Tue 38 54 39 992 81 23 43 ESE 100 7 moderate rain

Swan Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Swan Lake Dam?

Swan Lake Dam is in Minnesota.

In which county is the Swan Lake Dam?

Swan Lake Dam is in Nicollet County.

How high is the Swan Lake Dam?

Swan Lake Dam is 8 feet high.

How long is the Swan Lake Dam?

Swan Lake Dam is 54 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. 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

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, 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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