Orlando #2
Orlando #2 is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Orlando #2
The primary purpose of Orlando #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Two Rivers Water & Farming Co. (private). It impounds the Huerfano River-os near Boone.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 3,285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 234 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Boone |
| River/Stream | Huerfano River-os |
| Coordinates | 37.77668, -104.80223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 234 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TWO RIVERS WATER & FARMING CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00504 |
| Federal ID | CO00504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |