Swift Falls

Minnesota — Swift County — Chippewa River

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySwift
RiverChippewa River
Coordinates45.40153, -95.42281

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of Swift

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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