Craig #2
Craig #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Craig #2
The primary purpose of Craig #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Hendricks (sisson, Alan) (private). It impounds the Big Creek near Gateway.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 526 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 911 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 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 06/02/2022.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Gateway |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.70834, -108.70558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 526 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 911 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 911 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,970 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN HENDRICKS (SISSON, ALAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00304 |
| Federal ID | CO00304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |