Davis No. 2
Davis No. 2 is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davis No. 2
The primary purpose of Davis No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Boulder & Lefthand Irrigation Company (juhl, Bob) (private). It impounds the Dry Creek-os near Boulder.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 09/26/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Boulder |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.06195, -105.20031 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOULDER & LEFTHAND IRRIGATION COMPANY (JUHL, BOB) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01222 |
| Federal ID | CO01222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |