Bijou #2 Dam #3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bijou #2 Dam #4 Bijou #2 Dam #2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Morgan County, Colorado, Bijou #2 Dam #3 is a significant earth dam completed in 1898 with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
This private-owned structure on the South Platte River has a height of 22 feet and a length of 500 feet, providing storage capacity of 10,556 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as having a fair condition assessment, it poses a significant hazard potential, with a high risk assessment rating.
Despite its age, Bijou #2 Dam #3 remains crucial for irrigation and water supply in the region, serving the agricultural community in Log Lane Village. With state regulation and inspection in place, the dam continues to be maintained and monitored for safety. Although lacking a spillway, the dam's reservoir surface area of 473 acres plays a vital role in managing water resources for the surrounding area, showcasing the importance of this historic structure in water management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1898 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
473 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
10556 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Bijou #2 Dam #3