Soward #4

Mineral County, Colorado (near SOUTH FORK)

River/Stream: MIDDLE CREEK-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
160 ft
Reservoir Storage
77 acre-ft
Year Completed
1909
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
168 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 1990-08-07

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00808
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.70833, -107.01723
Age
117 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.