Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2
Key Takeaway
Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 32.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02999 |
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
LYNN CHUBBUCK
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2?
Ordway Town Res. Cell 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 Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2?
Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 is owned by LYNN CHUBBUCK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 built?
Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2?
Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 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 Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2?
Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 has a dam height of 19 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 Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 last inspected?
Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 was last inspected on May 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.