Swede
Swede is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swede
The primary purpose of Swede is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Boulder County Parks And Open Space (alexander, Ro (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Longmont.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,506 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 263 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Longmont |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13903, -105.19686 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,506 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01737 |
| Federal ID | CO01737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |