Leuchte #2
Leuchte #2 is an earth dam located in Las Animas County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Leuchte #2
The primary purpose of Leuchte #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 Ernst Leuchte (private). It impounds the Middle Fk Trujillo Cr near Aguilar.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 376 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. 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 08/31/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Nearest City | Aguilar |
| River/Stream | Middle Fk Trujillo Cr |
| Coordinates | 37.35001, -104.85057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ERNST LEUCHTE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02739 |
| Federal ID | CO02739 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |