Union #2

Union #2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Union #2

The primary purpose of Union #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Lakewood - Parks Dept. (dzialo, John) (local government). It impounds the Weir Gulch-os near Lakewood.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 03/17/1994. That was over 32 years ago.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityLakewood
River/StreamWeir Gulch-os
Coordinates39.70306, -105.08751

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length930 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge2,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF LAKEWOOD - PARKS DEPT. (DZIALO, JOHN)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/17/1994
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO02397
Federal IDCO02397
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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