M.h. No. 2 - North Dam
M.h. No. 2 - North Dam is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M.h. No. 2 - North Dam
The primary purpose of M.h. No. 2 - North Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Geesen Ranch Co. (ed A. Geesen) (private). It impounds the E. Bijou Creek-os near Deer Trail.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 467 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1907, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Deer Trail |
| River/Stream | E. Bijou Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.44000, -103.97890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GEESEN RANCH CO. (ED A. GEESEN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02825 |
| Federal ID | CO02825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |