Soda Lake #1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 800 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Soda Lake #1
The primary purpose of Soda Lake #1 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 Soda Lakes Res. & Mineral Water Co. (foster, Jerry (private). It impounds the Bear Creek-os near Lakewood.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lakewood |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.64444, -105.17473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Soda Lakes Res. & Mineral Water Co. (foster, Jerry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01824 |
| Federal ID | CO01824 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |