Swede
Key Takeaway
Swede is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,506 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | CO01737 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swede?
Swede is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Swede?
Swede is owned by BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swede built?
Swede was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Swede?
Swede serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Swede?
Swede has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Swede last inspected?
Swede was last inspected on August 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.