St. Charles #2
St. Charles #2 is an earth dam located in Pueblo County, Colorado, built in 1913. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About St. Charles #2
The primary purpose of St. Charles #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Evraz Inc. (zerfas, Brad) (private). It impounds the Salt Creek near Pueblo.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 7,525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 243 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,672 acre-feet. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2021.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.18167, -104.64224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,672 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,672 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 243 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EVRAZ INC. (ZERFAS, BRAD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02069 |
| Federal ID | CO02069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |