Bristol Head #2
Bristol Head #2 is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Colorado, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bristol Head #2
The primary purpose of Bristol Head #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rhoads, Justin (private). It impounds the Seepage Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | Seepage Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.75361, -107.04836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 305 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RHOADS, JUSTIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00765 |
| Federal ID | CO00765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |