Victor #2 dam
Victor #2
Victor #2 is a significant earth dam located in Pueblo, Colorado, along the East Fork of West Beaver Creek. Completed in 1897, this dam serves as a crucial water supply structure for the region with a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 5050 cubic feet per second. The dam stands at 43 feet tall and spans a length of 565 feet, making it a vital component of the local water infrastructure.
Despite its age, Victor #2 is in fair condition with a significant hazard potential, prompting regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, the dam is closely monitored to mitigate any potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community from flooding and other water-related emergencies.
With its historical significance and essential role in water supply management, Victor #2 stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam maintenance and oversight in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Colorado. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the intricacies of this structure and the ongoing efforts to manage its risks and maintain its functionality for the benefit of the local community.
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 Victor #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek At Cascade | 68 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek Below Cripple Creek Near Victor | 5 cfs | → |
| Waldo Canyon Abv Mouth Near Manitou Springs | · | → |
| Bear Creek Near Colorado Springs | 2 cfs | → |
| Williams Canyon Abv Mouth Near Manitou Springs | 0 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne Creek At Evans Ave At Colorado Springs | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Victor #2.
Boat launches
- Skagway Road Teller County
- Forest Road 96.I Park County
- Thirtynine Mile Road Park County
- Ahra - Parkdale Rec Site
- Ahra - Spikebuck Rec Site
Campgrounds
- Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
- The Crags
- Crags Campground
- Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp
- Mueller State Park
- Wye
Fishing spots
- Mason Reservoir
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
- Skaguay Reservoir
- Rosemont Reservoir
- Crystal Creek Reservoir
- North Catamount Reservoir
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Victor #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 Victor #2
Where does the data for Victor #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 Significant 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 Victor #2.