Fairview #2
Fairview #2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1892. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairview #2
The primary purpose of Fairview #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trost & Company (robert Trost) (private). It impounds the South Platte R-tr near Littleton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1892, 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 07/02/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Littleton |
| River/Stream | South Platte R-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.54000, -105.09668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 588 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TROST & COMPANY (ROBERT TROST) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01811 |
| Federal ID | CO01811 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |