Signal #2
Signal #2 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Signal #2
The primary purpose of Signal #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Todd Creek Village Metro District (local government). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-tr near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, 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 09/25/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.99587, -104.89175 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 949 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TODD CREEK VILLAGE METRO DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02149 |
| Federal ID | CO02149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |