Coon Creek #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 373 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 Coon Creek #2
The primary purpose of Coon 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 Ute Water Conservancy District (private). It impounds the Coon Creek near Mesa.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 373 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 313 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, 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 07/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Mesa |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06497, -108.06266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 373 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Max Discharge | 209 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ute Water Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00950 |
| Federal ID | CO00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |