Bauer Lake #2 - West Dam is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 670 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 Bauer Lake #2 - West Dam
The primary purpose of Bauer Lake #2 - West Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bauer Lake Reservoir Co (wolcott, Ben) (private). It impounds the Chicken Creek-tr near Mancos.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,284 acre-feet. Completed in 1905, 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 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 05/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Mancos |
| River/Stream | Chicken Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.38103, -108.30685 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,284 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,532 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bauer Lake Reservoir Co (wolcott, Ben) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02883 |
| Federal ID | CO02883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |