Gobbo #2
Key Takeaway
Gobbo #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 272 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00117 |
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
O'DELL, STEVEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gobbo #2?
Gobbo #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 Gobbo #2?
Gobbo #2 is owned by O'DELL, STEVEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gobbo #2 built?
Gobbo #2 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Gobbo #2?
Gobbo #2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Gobbo #2?
Gobbo #2 has a dam height of 30 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 Gobbo #2 last inspected?
Gobbo #2 was last inspected on September 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.