Ide and Starbird #2
Key Takeaway
Ide and Starbird #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1885 and is 141 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01223 |
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
IDE & STARBIRD RESERVOIR COMPANY (DALE HORNUNG)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ide and Starbird #2?
Ide and Starbird #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 Ide and Starbird #2?
Ide and Starbird #2 is owned by IDE & STARBIRD RESERVOIR COMPANY (DALE HORNUNG) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ide and Starbird #2 built?
Ide and Starbird #2 was completed in 1885, making it 141 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 Ide and Starbird #2?
Ide and Starbird #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 Ide and Starbird #2?
Ide and Starbird #2 has a dam height of 10 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 Ide and Starbird #2 last inspected?
Ide and Starbird #2 was last inspected on May 30, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.