Crescent Lake #2 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 305 ft long. 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 Crescent Lake #2
The primary purpose of Crescent Lake #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Orris & Joe Albertson (private). It impounds the S Fork Derby Cr near Derby Junction.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 07/22/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Derby Junction |
| River/Stream | S Fork Derby Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.90668, -107.15557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Orris & Joe Albertson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00920 |
| Federal ID | CO00920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |