Joe King #2
Joe King #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Joe King #2
The primary purpose of Joe King #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tipping, Ron (private). It impounds the North East Creek near Whitewater.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 308 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | North East Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88501, -108.67557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 308 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 875 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TIPPING, RON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01355 |
| Federal ID | CO01355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |