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Fruita #2 is a local government-owned dam located in Whitewater, Colorado, along the North East Creek-TR. This earth dam, completed in 1959, stands at a height of 40 feet and serves the primary purpose of water supply. With a storage capacity of 238 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 692 cubic feet per second, Fruita #2 plays a vital role in the water resource management of the area.
Despite its significant hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment, Fruita #2 is equipped with slide, uncontrolled, and valve outlet gates. The dam spans 950 feet in length and covers a surface area of 14 acres. Its inspection frequency is set at 2 times a year, with the last assessment conducted in June 2020. While the dam lacks a spillway, it is recognized as a critical infrastructure in the region's water distribution network, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities and the environment.
Year_Completed | 1959 |
Dam_Height | 40 |
River_Or_Stream | NORTH EAST CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 950 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 14 |
Hydraulic_Height | 60 |
Nid_Storage | 238 |
Structural_Height | 60 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled, Valve |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 60 |
COLORADO RIVER NEAR CISCO | 3910cfs |
DOLORES RIVER NEAR CISCO | 278cfs |
GUNNISON RIVER AT DELTA | 1220cfs |
DOLORES RIVER NEAR GATEWAY | 344cfs |
COLORADO RIVER NEAR CAMEO | 2100cfs |
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER AT DELTA | 393cfs |
CASTLE CREEK BELOW CASTLE VALLEY NEAR MOAB | 4cfs |