King #2 dam
King #2
King #2, also known as Twin Lakes #2, is a privately owned earth dam located in Mesa, Colorado. Completed in 1940, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet. The dam stands at 17 feet tall and stretches 130 feet in length, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Situated on North East Creek-TR, King #2 is regulated and permitted by the Colorado Department of Water Resources (DWR). Despite being classified as low hazard potential with fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk due to its location and surrounding factors. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3800 cubic feet per second and no spillway, the dam's safety and maintenance are crucial for the community's water security.
Although last inspected in 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 6 years, King #2's risk management measures and emergency preparedness remain unspecified. With a risk assessment rating of 2, enthusiasts and stakeholders in water resources and climate should monitor this dam closely to ensure its continued functionality and safety in the face of potential hazards.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around King #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnison River Near Grand Junction | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Gateway | 200 cfs | → |
| Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line | 3,990 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Cisco | 197 cfs | → |
| Plateau Creek Near Cameo | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near King #2.
Boat launches
- Redlands Dam River Access
- Whitewater Boat Launch
- State Highway 141 Mesa County
- Eagle Rim Trail Grand Junction
- Corn Lake Boat Ramp
- Mesa County
Campgrounds
- Mud Springs Overflow Site O4
- Mud Springs Overflow Site O3
- Mud Springs
- Mud Springs Overflow Site O2
- Mud Springs Campground
- Mud Springs Overflow Site O1
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Gateway To Dewey Bridge (Colorado River)
- North Fork Mesa Creek
- Horsethief And Ruby Canyons
- Beaver Creek
- Fisher Creek, Dolores River Segment 1
More reservoirs
Track King #2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About King #2
Where does the data for King #2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of King #2.