Buckhorn Lake #2 is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1884. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 90 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Buckhorn Lake #2
The primary purpose of Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn Mountain Ranch (robert, Pulliam) (private). It impounds the Uncompahgre River, Tr&sp-tr near Montrose.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 299 acre-feet. Completed in 1884, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Montrose |
| River/Stream | Uncompahgre River, Tr&sp-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.34082, -107.64692 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1884 (142 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 385 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Buckhorn Mountain Ranch (robert, Pulliam) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01752 |
| Federal ID | CO01752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |