Browning and Reese #2
Key Takeaway
Browning and Reese #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 53.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,312 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01910 |
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
DAM PROGRAM MANAGER ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Browning and Reese #2?
Browning and Reese #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 Browning and Reese #2?
Browning and Reese #2 is owned by DAM PROGRAM MANAGER ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browning and Reese #2 built?
Browning and Reese #2 was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Browning and Reese #2?
Browning and Reese #2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Browning and Reese #2?
Browning and Reese #2 has a dam height of 25 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 Browning and Reese #2 last inspected?
Browning and Reese #2 was last inspected on February 20, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.