Soda Lake #2

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.

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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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
Nearest CitySheridan
River/StreamBear Creek-os
Coordinates39.64000, -105.16668

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,053 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,942 acre-ft
Max Storage1,942 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,507 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres
Max Discharge12,531 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSODA LAKES RES. & MINERAL WATER CO. (FOSTER, JERRY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/12/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO01825
Federal IDCO01825
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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