Fruita #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 60 ft60 ft tall and 950 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fruita #2
The primary purpose of Fruita #2 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 City of Fruita (local government). It impounds the North East Creek-tr near Whitewater.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2022.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | North East Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.86167, -108.76723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 692 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Fruita |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00078 |
| Federal ID | CO00078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |