Spring Run #2 dam
Spring Run #2
Spring Run #2, also known as Big Stratton Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in El Paso, Colorado. Completed in 1970, this structure serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a dam height of 39 feet and a length of 710 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 511 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 311 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 11,745 cubic feet per second.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2020, Spring Run #2 has been classified as having a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk associated with its failure. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 79 feet and valve outlet gates. While it has undergone regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting, there is a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 associated with the dam.
Located in a scenic area near Colorado Springs, Spring Run #2 presents a significant water resource management and climate adaptation opportunity for enthusiasts in the field. With its vital role in irrigation and flood risk reduction, understanding the operation and safety measures of this dam is crucial for sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Spring Run #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek At Colorado Springs | 46 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne Creek At Evans Ave At Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Fountain Cr Bl Janitell Rd Bl Colo. Springs | 53 cfs | → |
| Monument Cr At Bijou St. | 36 cfs | → |
| Sand Creek Above Mouth At Colorado Springs | 3 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Run #2.
Campgrounds
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Wye
- Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
- Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
- Peregrine Pines Family Camp
- Peregrine Pines Military - Usaf Academy
Fishing spots
- Quail Lake
- Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
- Pikeview Reservoir
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Rosemont Reservoir
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Spring Run #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 Spring Run #2
Where does the data for Spring Run #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 High 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 Spring Run #2.