Narraguinnep - Dam 2
Narraguinnep - Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Narraguinnep - Dam 2
The primary purpose of Narraguinnep - Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. (private). It impounds the Yellowjacket Canyon-os near Bluff, Ut.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,253 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 581 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/06/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Bluff, Ut |
| River/Stream | Yellowjacket Canyon-os |
| Coordinates | 37.48947, -108.63311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,253 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 581 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MONTEZUMA VALLEY IRRIGATION CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02875 |
| Federal ID | CO02875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |