Bijou #2 Dam #4 is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Colorado, built in 1898. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 2,500 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 Bijou #2 Dam #4
The primary purpose of Bijou #2 Dam #4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bijou Irrigation Co. (brownell, Jill) (private). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Log Lane Village.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 473 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,556 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Log Lane Village |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.28099, -103.96676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,556 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,556 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,556 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 473 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bijou Irrigation Co. (brownell, Jill) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02828 |
| Federal ID | CO02828 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |