Wagon Tongue #2
Key Takeaway
Wagon Tongue #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 68.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,625 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01845 |
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
WAGON TONGUE REC. CLUB, INC. (TERRY BRUNETTE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wagon Tongue #2?
Wagon Tongue #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 Wagon Tongue #2?
Wagon Tongue #2 is owned by WAGON TONGUE REC. CLUB, INC. (TERRY BRUNETTE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wagon Tongue #2 built?
Wagon Tongue #2 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Wagon Tongue #2?
Wagon Tongue #2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wagon Tongue #2?
Wagon Tongue #2 has a dam height of 31 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 Wagon Tongue #2 last inspected?
Wagon Tongue #2 was last inspected on October 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.