Beltz #2
Key Takeaway
Beltz #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,395 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00459 |
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
J. O. BELTZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beltz #2?
Beltz #2 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 Beltz #2?
Beltz #2 is owned by J. O. BELTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beltz #2 built?
Beltz #2 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Beltz #2?
Beltz #2 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 Beltz #2?
Beltz #2 has a dam height of 13 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 Beltz #2 last inspected?
Beltz #2 was last inspected on July 17, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.