Clingingsmith #2 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 270 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Clingingsmith #2
The primary purpose of Clingingsmith #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (state). It impounds the Rush Creek-tr near Holly.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 11/18/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Holly |
| River/Stream | Rush Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.93501, -103.43224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 514 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Colorado Parks and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02071 |
| Federal ID | CO02071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |