Swan Buffalo Detention Dam 12
North Dakota — Cass County — Swan Creek
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| River | Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.98337, -97.39113 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,616 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,616 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Maple River WRB |
| Other Name | Absaraka Dam |
Location Map
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.