J.h. Holland No. 2
J.h. Holland No. 2 is an earth dam located in Pueblo County, Colorado, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J.h. Holland No. 2
The primary purpose of J.h. Holland No. 2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by A. Z. L. Ranches (private). It impounds the Chico Creek-tr near Avondale.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/1991. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| Nearest City | Avondale |
| River/Stream | Chico Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.50333, -104.44389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,258 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | A. Z. L. RANCHES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01145 |
| Federal ID | CO01145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |