Summary
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 Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH EAST CREEK-TR |
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 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dolores River Near Gateway
|
123cfs |
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
|
1020cfs |
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
|
2240cfs |
Dolores River Near Cisco
|
99cfs |
Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co
|
1330cfs |
Colorado River Near Cisco
|
2290cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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