Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1
Key Takeaway
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,823 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00265 |
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
MULINARO, JEFF
Private
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Low Hazard 40 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1?
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 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 Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1?
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 is owned by MULINARO, JEFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 built?
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1?
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1?
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 has a dam height of 24 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 Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 last inspected?
Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 was last inspected on March 15, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.