Parker Basin #2
Parker Basin #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1889. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parker Basin #2
The primary purpose of Parker Basin #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cottonwood Res Company (currier, President, Carlyl (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Molina.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1889, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.09168, -107.95557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01961 |
| Federal ID | CO01961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |