Bijou #2 Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Bijou #2 Dam #1 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 43.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 473 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00003 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bijou #2 Dam #1?
Bijou #2 Dam #1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bijou #2 Dam #1?
Bijou #2 Dam #1 is owned by BIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bijou #2 Dam #1 built?
Bijou #2 Dam #1 was completed in 1898, making it 128 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 Bijou #2 Dam #1?
Bijou #2 Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bijou #2 Dam #1?
Bijou #2 Dam #1 has a dam height of 22 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 Bijou #2 Dam #1 last inspected?
Bijou #2 Dam #1 was last inspected on May 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.