Ehmann, Frank Det. #2
Key Takeaway
Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 901 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,538 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00008 |
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
FRANK O. EHMANN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ehmann, Frank Det. #2?
Ehmann, Frank Det. #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 Ehmann, Frank Det. #2?
Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 is owned by FRANK O. EHMANN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 built?
Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Ehmann, Frank Det. #2?
Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Ehmann, Frank Det. #2?
Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 has a dam height of 23 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 Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 last inspected?
Ehmann, Frank Det. #2 was last inspected on July 18, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.