J.H. Holland No. 2 dam
J.H. Holland No. 2
J.H. Holland No. 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Avondale, Colorado, along Chico Creek-TR. Built in 1949 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond recreation. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 690 feet, it has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 21 acres.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, J.H. Holland No. 2 poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated." The dam has not undergone inspection since March 1991, raising concerns about its structural integrity and the safety of its surrounding areas. With no Emergency Action Plan prepared and outdated risk assessment measures, there is an urgent need for thorough evaluation and potential rehabilitation to ensure the safety of the community and the environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of J.H. Holland No. 2 as a significant infrastructure supporting various water-related activities in the region. Its location in a high-risk area, combined with the lack of recent inspections, highlights the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to prevent potential disasters and protect the local ecosystem. The involvement of state regulatory agencies such as the DWR underscores the need for continued oversight and collaboration to address any existing risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of this essential water resource structure.
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 J.H. Holland No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek Near Pinon | 83 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain | 108 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Pueblo | 157 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Avondale | 716 cfs | → |
| St. Charles River At Vineland | 5 cfs | → |
| Jimmy Camp Creek At Fountain | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J.H. Holland No. 2.
Campgrounds
- Juniper Breaks - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Arkansas Point - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Eagle View Campground
- Northern Plains - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Prairie Ridge Campground
- Kettle Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Teller Reservoir
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Lake Minnequa
- Valco Ponds (North Gateway Park)
- Pueblo Reservoir
- Quail Lake
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track J.H. Holland No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About J.H. Holland No. 2
Where does the data for J.H. Holland No. 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 J.H. Holland No. 2.