Soward #2
Soward #2 is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Colorado, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Soward #2
The primary purpose of Soward #2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Margaret Lamb (private). It impounds the Middle Creek-os near South Fork.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | Middle Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.70334, -107.01723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARGARET LAMB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02508 |
| Federal ID | CO02508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |