B-2 is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 50% 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 B-2
The primary purpose of B-2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Battle Mountain Co. (espy, Jim & Peggy) (private). It impounds the Little Snake River-tr near Savery.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Savery |
| River/Stream | Little Snake River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.96807, -107.41695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Battle Mountain Co. (espy, Jim & Peggy) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02603 |
| Federal ID | CO02603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |