Lazy O Reservoir No 2 is an earth dam located in Pitkin County, Colorado, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 580 ft long. 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 Lazy O Reservoir No 2
The primary purpose of Lazy O Reservoir No 2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Otis Company - Lazy O Ranch (tony Clinco) (private). It impounds the Capital Creek-tr near Snowmass.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin |
| Nearest City | Snowmass |
| River/Stream | Capital Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.29223, -106.99307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 212 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Otis Company - Lazy O Ranch (tony Clinco) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02736 |
| Federal ID | CO02736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |