Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2
Key Takeaway
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 13.2% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | WY01350 |
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
COLORADO COLONY DITCH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 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 Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 is owned by COLORADO COLONY DITCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 built?
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 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 Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2?
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 has a dam height of 16 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 Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 last inspected?
Colorado Colony Ditch Co. No. 2 was last inspected on August 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.