Gcwsd #2
Key Takeaway
Gcwsd #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02984 |
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
GRAND COUNTY WATER AND SAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (HUTCHIN
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Gcwsd #2?
Gcwsd #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 Gcwsd #2?
Gcwsd #2 is owned by GRAND COUNTY WATER AND SAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (HUTCHIN (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gcwsd #2 built?
Gcwsd #2 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Gcwsd #2?
Gcwsd #2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gcwsd #2?
Gcwsd #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 Gcwsd #2 last inspected?
Gcwsd #2 was last inspected on May 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.