Spring Run #2
Spring Run #2 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1970. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spring Run #2
The primary purpose of Spring Run #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Myron Stratton Home (private). It impounds the Spring Run near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 511 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Spring Run |
| Coordinates | 38.79501, -104.83057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,745 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MYRON STRATTON HOME |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00404 |
| Federal ID | CO00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |