Battlement No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Battlement No 1 Battlement No 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Battlement No 2 is a federal-owned irrigation dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, on Battlement Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1912, stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is irrigation, serving the surrounding agricultural lands in the area.
Maintained by the Forest Service, Battlement No 2 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam is inspected every 10 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 261 cubic feet per second. With its historical significance and vital role in supporting local agriculture, Battlement No 2 serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Battlement No 2 an intriguing site to study, with its century-old history, efficient irrigation system, and environmental impact on Battlement Creek. The dam's location in the Omaha District and its connection to the Forest Service highlight the complex network of federal agencies involved in managing water resources for the benefit of local communities. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, understanding and monitoring dams like Battlement No 2 become increasingly important in ensuring sustainable water use and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1912 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
BATTLEMENT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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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