Mosca Livestock #2
Mosca Livestock #2 is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mosca Livestock #2
The primary purpose of Mosca Livestock #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eldred Colorado Flp (mark Rumbaugh) (private). It impounds the Horsefly Creek near Naturita.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Naturita |
| River/Stream | Horsefly Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.19112, -107.94362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELDRED COLORADO FLP (MARK RUMBAUGH) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02615 |
| Federal ID | CO02615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |