Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 740 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1
The primary purpose of Circle 2 Ranch Det. #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mulinaro, Jeff (private). It impounds the Kinney Creek near Parker.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 03/15/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Parker |
| River/Stream | Kinney Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.46390, -104.72612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,823 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mulinaro, Jeff |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00265 |
| Federal ID | CO00265 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |