Trustees Pueblo Ww #2
Key Takeaway
Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1889 and is 137 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00906 |
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
PUEBLO BOARD OF WATER WORKS (ANSELMO, STEVE)
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Trustees Pueblo Ww #2?
Trustees Pueblo Ww #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 Trustees Pueblo Ww #2?
Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 is owned by PUEBLO BOARD OF WATER WORKS (ANSELMO, STEVE) (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 built?
Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 was completed in 1889, making it 137 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 Trustees Pueblo Ww #2?
Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Trustees Pueblo Ww #2?
Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 has a dam height of 12 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 Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 last inspected?
Trustees Pueblo Ww #2 was last inspected on January 17, 1974. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.