Grove Creek #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 755 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 Grove Creek #2
The primary purpose of Grove 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 Laramie Energy LLC (private). It impounds the Grove Creek near Collbran.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 755 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 364 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Collbran |
| River/Stream | Grove Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.12668, -107.84890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 755 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Max Discharge | 33,865 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Laramie Energy LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00956 |
| Federal ID | CO00956 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |