Box Elder #2
Key Takeaway
Box Elder #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1885 and is 141 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02035 |
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
NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Box Elder #2?
Box Elder #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 Box Elder #2?
Box Elder #2 is owned by NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Box Elder #2 built?
Box Elder #2 was completed in 1885, making it 141 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 Box Elder #2?
Box Elder #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 Box Elder #2?
Box Elder #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 Box Elder #2 last inspected?
Box Elder #2 was last inspected on October 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.