Coal Ridge Waste Dam #2
Coal Ridge Waste Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coal Ridge Waste Dam #2
The primary purpose of Coal Ridge Waste Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Platte Valley Irrigation Co. (schmidt, Kevin) (private). It impounds the Little Dry Creek near Platteville.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 81 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Platteville |
| River/Stream | Little Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12112, -104.85057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PLATTE VALLEY IRRIGATION CO. (SCHMIDT, KEVIN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02830 |
| Federal ID | CO02830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |