Harris Park Estates #2
Harris Park Estates #2 is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harris Park Estates #2
The primary purpose of Harris Park Estates #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harris Park Metropolitan District (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Harris Park.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 303 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Harris Park |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.51001, -105.51029 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 303 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 296 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HARRIS PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02656 |
| Federal ID | CO02656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |