Golden #2 Pond
Golden #2 Pond is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Golden #2 Pond
The primary purpose of Golden #2 Pond 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 John Reeves, Sr. (reeves, John) (private). It impounds the Fourmile-os near Glenwood Springs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Glenwood Springs |
| River/Stream | Fourmile-os |
| Coordinates | 39.42834, -107.30945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JOHN REEVES, SR. (REEVES, JOHN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02807 |
| Federal ID | CO02807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |