Hanson #2
Hanson #2 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hanson #2
The primary purpose of Hanson #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leroux Creek Water Users Association (private). It impounds the Leroux Creek-tr near Hotchkiss.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2020.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Hotchkiss |
| River/Stream | Leroux Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02714, -107.74630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 301 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEROUX CREEK WATER USERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00726 |
| Federal ID | CO00726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |