Mole-richardson #2
Mole-richardson #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mole-richardson #2
The primary purpose of Mole-richardson #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry Fuller (private). It impounds the Colorado River-tr near Grand Junction.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction |
| River/Stream | Colorado River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08140, -108.40169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY FULLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02722 |
| Federal ID | CO02722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |