G.H. and S. #2
Key Takeaway
G.H. and S. #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,590 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | CO00484 |
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
PATTERSON, TOM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of G.H. and S. #2?
G.H. and S. #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 G.H. and S. #2?
G.H. and S. #2 is owned by PATTERSON, TOM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was G.H. and S. #2 built?
G.H. and S. #2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 G.H. and S. #2?
G.H. and S. #2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is G.H. and S. #2?
G.H. and S. #2 has a dam height of 32 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 G.H. and S. #2 last inspected?
G.H. and S. #2 was last inspected on May 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.