Ellgen #2
Ellgen #2 is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ellgen #2
The primary purpose of Ellgen #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ellgen, Lorence & Gary (private). It impounds the Bell Rock Gulch-tr near Maybelle.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Maybelle |
| River/Stream | Bell Rock Gulch-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.43667, -107.70390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELLGEN, LORENCE & GARY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00975 |
| Federal ID | CO00975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |