J.H. Holland No. 2

CHICO CREEK-TR· Pueblo, Colorado· Built 1949· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

J.H. Holland No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,258 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDCO01145

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 8, 1991
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

A. Z. L. RANCHES

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J.H. Holland No. 2?

J.H. Holland No. 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 J.H. Holland No. 2?

J.H. Holland No. 2 is owned by A. Z. L. RANCHES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J.H. Holland No. 2 built?

J.H. Holland No. 2 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 J.H. Holland No. 2?

J.H. Holland No. 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is J.H. Holland No. 2?

J.H. Holland No. 2 has a dam height of 17 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 J.H. Holland No. 2 last inspected?

J.H. Holland No. 2 was last inspected on March 8, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.