Big Evans Gulch No. 2
Big Evans Gulch No. 2 is an earth dam located in Lake County, Colorado, built in 1889. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Big Evans Gulch No. 2
The primary purpose of Big Evans Gulch No. 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 Parkville Water District (greg Teter) (private). It impounds the Evans Gulch near Leadville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 691 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1889, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Leadville |
| River/Stream | Evans Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.26362, -106.21084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 691 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PARKVILLE WATER DISTRICT (GREG TETER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02181 |
| Federal ID | CO02181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |