Mose Davis #2
Mose Davis #2 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mose Davis #2
The primary purpose of Mose Davis #2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Cannon Land Co., Inc. (cannon, Brown) (private). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Platteville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 4,848 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Platteville |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.16334, -104.78529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,848 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CANNON LAND CO., INC. (CANNON, BROWN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02145 |
| Federal ID | CO02145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |