Youngs Creek #1 & 2
Key Takeaway
Youngs Creek #1 & 2 is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 86.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 782 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2016 |
| NID ID | CO00653 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
YOUNGS CREEK RESERVOIR CO. (BOB ANDERSON, PRESIDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Youngs Creek #1 & 2?
Youngs Creek #1 & 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Youngs Creek #1 & 2?
Youngs Creek #1 & 2 is owned by YOUNGS CREEK RESERVOIR CO. (BOB ANDERSON, PRESIDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Youngs Creek #1 & 2 built?
Youngs Creek #1 & 2 was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Youngs Creek #1 & 2?
Youngs Creek #1 & 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 Youngs Creek #1 & 2?
Youngs Creek #1 & 2 has a dam height of 46 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 Youngs Creek #1 & 2 last inspected?
Youngs Creek #1 & 2 was last inspected on July 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.