Hermit #2 is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1889. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,450 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 Hermit #2
The primary purpose of Hermit #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hermit Lakes Recreation Club (larsen, Bill) (private). It impounds the South Clear Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 633 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1889, 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 07/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | South Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.79779, -107.23362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,735 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hermit Lakes Recreation Club (larsen, Bill) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01801 |
| Federal ID | CO01801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |