Waupaca No. 2 Main
Waupaca No. 2 Main is an earth dam located in Chaffee County, Colorado, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Waupaca No. 2 Main
The primary purpose of Waupaca No. 2 Main is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Watershed Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Mcfadden Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 408 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years 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 09/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Mcfadden Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.96031, -106.21011 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 408 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Watershed Ranch LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02452 |
| Federal ID | CO02452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |