Fountain Valley No 2
Key Takeaway
Fountain Valley No 2 is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 89.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,858 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 270 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00418 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FOUNTAIN MUTUAL IRRIGATION CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fountain Valley No 2?
Fountain Valley No 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fountain Valley No 2?
Fountain Valley No 2 is owned by FOUNTAIN MUTUAL IRRIGATION CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fountain Valley No 2 built?
Fountain Valley No 2 was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Fountain Valley No 2?
Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley No 2?
Fountain Valley No 2 has a dam height of 54 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 Fountain Valley No 2 last inspected?
Fountain Valley No 2 was last inspected on March 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.