Joe King #2
Key Takeaway
Joe King #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 308 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 875 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01355 |
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
TIPPING, RON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joe King #2?
Joe King #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 Joe King #2?
Joe King #2 is owned by TIPPING, RON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joe King #2 built?
Joe King #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 Joe King #2?
Joe King #2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Joe King #2?
Joe King #2 has a dam height of 29 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 Joe King #2 last inspected?
Joe King #2 was last inspected on May 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.