Lone Star #2
Key Takeaway
Lone Star #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02560 |
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
WHITING FARMS INC. (TOM WHITING)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lone Star #2?
Lone Star #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 Lone Star #2?
Lone Star #2 is owned by WHITING FARMS INC. (TOM WHITING) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lone Star #2 built?
Lone Star #2 was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Lone Star #2?
Lone Star #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 Lone Star #2?
Lone Star #2 has a dam height of 7 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 Lone Star #2 last inspected?
Lone Star #2 was last inspected on March 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.