G.h. and S. #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 525 ft long, taller than 84% 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 G.h. and S. #2
The primary purpose of G.h. and S. #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Patterson, Tom (private). It impounds the North East Creek near Whitewater.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 504 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | North East Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.89293, -108.68303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,590 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Patterson, Tom |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00484 |
| Federal ID | CO00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |