German #2 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1887. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 2,271 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 German #2
The primary purpose of German #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Veal (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-os near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,271 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Completed in 1887, 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 07/01/1987. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.99334, -104.93390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,271 ft |
| Year Completed | 1887 (139 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert Veal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01117 |
| Federal ID | CO01117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |