King #2
King #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About King #2
The primary purpose of King #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 Jensen, Michael (private). It impounds the North East Creek-tr near Dewey, Utah.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Dewey, Utah |
| River/Stream | North East Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.86334, -108.68224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JENSEN, MICHAEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00094 |
| Federal ID | CO00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |