Bijou #2 Dam #1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMorgan
Nearest CityLOG LANE VILLAGE
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.29474, -103.97942

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,556 acre-ft
Max Storage10,556 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area473 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00003
Federal IDCO00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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