Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam, Missouri, USA

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Quick Facts About Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam

Location: Chariton, Missouri
Coordinates: 39.583332, -93.213333
River: Elk Creek River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1937
Dam Height: 13 ft (4 m)
Dam Length: 12,850 ft (3,917 m)
Dam Capacity: 13,000 acre-ft (16,035 Ml)

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Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Information

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Chariton County, Missouri.

The dam, which is on the Elk Creek River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by BUREAU OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY (FWS) and commissioned in 1937 and is currently owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Structure

The Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is approximately 12,850 feet (3,917 m) long, 13 feet (4 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 5,160 acre-ft (6,365 Ml) and maximum capacity of 13,000 acre-ft (16,035 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,185 acres (884 ha) and the total catchment area is 123 square miles (319 square kilometres).

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 300 feet (91 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 4957 cubic feet per second (140 cubic metres per second).

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam
Chariton, Missouri
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 13 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 12,850 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 13,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 123 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Weather

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Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam?

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is in Missouri.

In which county is the Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam?

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is in Chariton County.

How high is the Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam?

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is 13 feet high.

How long is the Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam?

Swan Lake Levee #2 Dam is 12,850 feet long.

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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