Dams in Mineral County, Colorado
28Total Dams
7High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Mineral County, Colorado
Mineral County has 28 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Mineral County is 95 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Santa Maria at 102 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | High | Satisfactory | 102 | Irrigation | 1911 |
| Humphreys | High | Satisfactory | 85 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Big Meadows - Main Dam | High | Satisfactory | 69 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Metroz Park, Lower | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1907 |
| Humphreys - Spillway Dam | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1926 |
| Alberta Park | High | Fair | 32 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1953 |
| Big Meadows - North Dike | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Bristol Head #2 | Significant | Fair | 30 | Irrigation | 1928 |
| Broadacre Lake | Significant | Fair | 29 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Shaw - North Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1895 |
| Love Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Shaw - South Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | 1895 |
| Hay Press Park - Dam #1 | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1922 |
| Tucker Rearing Ponds No 1 | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Jumper Creek | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Spruce Lake #1 (upper) | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Irrigation | 1926 |
| Spruce Lake #2 (lower) | Low | Fair | 19 | Irrigation | 1926 |
| Soward #4 | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1909 |
| La Gunita | Low | Fair | 17 | ||
| Wee Ruby | Low | Fair | 13 | Irrigation | 1934 |
| Hay Press Park - Dam #2 | Low | Fair | 13 | Hydroelectric | 1922 |
| Soward #2 | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1910 |
| Cliff Creek | Low | Not Rated | 11 | ||
| Goose Lake | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Irrigation | 1933 |
| Bootjack North Augmentation Pond | Low | Not Rated | 10 | ||
| Meadow Lake | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Spring Creek | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1932 |
| Hunters Lake | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Irrigation | 1926 |