Box Springs #2
Key Takeaway
Box Springs #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1899 and is 127 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01120 |
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
BOX SPRINGS CANAL & RES. CO. (MARCUS, RICKY)
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Box Springs #2?
Box Springs #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 Springs #2?
Box Springs #2 is owned by BOX SPRINGS CANAL & RES. CO. (MARCUS, RICKY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Box Springs #2 built?
Box Springs #2 was completed in 1899, making it 127 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 Springs #2?
Box Springs #2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Box Springs #2?
Box Springs #2 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 Box Springs #2 last inspected?
Box Springs #2 was last inspected on September 14, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.