Soda Lake #2 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 · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,053 ft long. 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 #2
The primary purpose of Soda Lake #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 Soda Lakes Res. & Mineral Water Co. (foster, Jerry (private). It impounds the Bear Creek-os near Sheridan.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,053 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 128 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,942 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 12/12/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Sheridan |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.64000, -105.16668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,053 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,942 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,507 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Max Discharge | 12,531 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 | 12/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01825 |
| Federal ID | CO01825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |