Mcdonough #2
Mcdonough #2 is an earth dam located in Saguache County, Colorado, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcdonough #2
The primary purpose of Mcdonough #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Old Agency Ranch (sharpe, Robert) (private). It impounds the Cochetopa Creek-tr near Gunnison.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,267 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 10/03/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Saguache |
| Nearest City | Gunnison |
| River/Stream | Cochetopa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.19473, -106.83563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 887 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 294 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OLD AGENCY RANCH (SHARPE, ROBERT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00796 |
| Federal ID | CO00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |