M.H. No. 2 - North Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
No. 2 - North Dam, located in Deer Trail, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1907 for irrigation purposes along the E. Bijou Creek-OS. The dam stands at 10 feet in height with a length of 800 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 467 acre-feet and a normal storage of 255 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in fair condition and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 420 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 7800 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 53 acres and drains an area of 3 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With its historical significance and continued use for irrigation, M.H. No. 2 - North Dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Elbert County, Colorado. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure the safety of communities and the sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1907 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
E. BIJOU CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
53 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
467 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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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