Mountain Supply # 2
Mountain Supply # 2 is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mountain Supply # 2
The primary purpose of Mountain Supply # 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Fort Collins-natural Resources Dept. (figg (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek near Wellington.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,115 acre-feet. Completed in 1904, 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 05/26/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90472, -105.04974 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF FORT COLLINS-NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. (FIGG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02353 |
| Federal ID | CO02353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |