Deep Creek #2
Deep Creek #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Deep Creek #2
The primary purpose of Deep Creek #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Deep Creek Reservoir Co. (john Carelli, President) (private). It impounds the Kannah Creek-tr near Whitewater.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 658 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century 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 09/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | Kannah Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.00668, -108.13223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 658 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 658 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DEEP CREEK RESERVOIR CO. (JOHN CARELLI, PRESIDENT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00824 |
| Federal ID | CO00824 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |