Spruce Lake #2 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 32.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 543 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00784 |
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
DAVID COLVILLE ET AL (DAVID COLVILLE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spruce Lake #2 (Lower)?
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) 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 Spruce Lake #2 (Lower)?
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) is owned by DAVID COLVILLE ET AL (DAVID COLVILLE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) built?
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Spruce Lake #2 (Lower)?
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spruce Lake #2 (Lower)?
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) 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 Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) last inspected?
Spruce Lake #2 (Lower) was last inspected on September 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.