Limon Watershed L-2
Limon Watershed L-2 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Limon Watershed L-2
The primary purpose of Limon Watershed L-2 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 Town Of Limon (greg Tacha) (local government). It impounds the Big Sandy Creek-tr near Limon.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,833 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Limon |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.27834, -103.69557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,833 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,377 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF LIMON (GREG TACHA) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00752 |
| Federal ID | CO00752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |