Lone Star #2
Lone Star #2 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lone Star #2
The primary purpose of Lone Star #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whiting Farms Inc. (tom Whiting) (private). It impounds the Alkali Creek-tr near Delta.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, 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 03/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Alkali Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.79916, -108.18064 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 86 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHITING FARMS INC. (TOM WHITING) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02560 |
| Federal ID | CO02560 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |