Ken Caryl Detention #2
Key Takeaway
Ken Caryl Detention #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02409 |
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
KEN CARYL RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION (PACETTI, CHRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ken Caryl Detention #2?
Ken Caryl Detention #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 Ken Caryl Detention #2?
Ken Caryl Detention #2 is owned by KEN CARYL RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION (PACETTI, CHRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ken Caryl Detention #2 built?
Ken Caryl Detention #2 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Ken Caryl Detention #2?
Ken Caryl Detention #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ken Caryl Detention #2?
Ken Caryl Detention #2 has a dam height of 23 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 Ken Caryl Detention #2 last inspected?
Ken Caryl Detention #2 was last inspected on May 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.