Burgess #2
Key Takeaway
Burgess #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00354 |
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
SPRING VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS & REC. CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burgess #2?
Burgess #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 Burgess #2?
Burgess #2 is owned by SPRING VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS & REC. CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burgess #2 built?
Burgess #2 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Burgess #2?
Burgess #2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Burgess #2?
Burgess #2 has a dam height of 20 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 Burgess #2 last inspected?
Burgess #2 was last inspected on September 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.