Bosch No. 2

Bosch No. 2 is an earth dam located in Sonoma County, California, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionSatisfactoryBest of 4 ratings
Emergency action planOn file
Last inspection10/15/2025
Height55 ft
Built196264 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 55 ft
55 FT TEN-STORY BUILDINGMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

55 ft tall and 230 ft long, taller than 94% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About Bosch No. 2

The primary purpose of Bosch No. 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dorado Toyfoya (private). It impounds the Tr Windsor Creek.

The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2025.

At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.

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Location

StateCalifornia
CountySonoma
River/StreamTr Windsor Creek
Coordinates38.55860, -122.74800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDorado Toyfoya
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01044
Federal IDCA01044
More InfoState Dam Safety Program