Wadley #2
Wadley #2 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wadley #2
The primary purpose of Wadley #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wadley Farms Filing 3 (jansen David, Homestead Man (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-os near Thornton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, 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 04/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Thornton |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.89334, -104.95223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 824 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WADLEY FARMS FILING 3 (JANSEN DAVID, HOMESTEAD MAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02152 |
| Federal ID | CO02152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |