Victor #2 is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1897. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 565 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Victor #2
The primary purpose of Victor #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Victor (local government). It impounds the E Fk W Beaver Creek near Pueblo.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 259 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1897, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | E Fk W Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.77833, -105.09224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Victor |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02161 |
| Federal ID | CO02161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |