Rapid Creek #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,200 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 Rapid Creek #2
The primary purpose of Rapid 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 Sdlmtn, LLC (howard Hawks) (private). It impounds the Rapid Creek near Palisade.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 796 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Palisade |
| River/Stream | Rapid Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.07167, -108.22057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 796 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 796 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 332 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sdlmtn, LLC (howard Hawks) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01965 |
| Federal ID | CO01965 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |