Fountain Valley No 2

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Nearest CityWIDEFIELD
River/StreamFOUNTAIN CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.74834, -104.70057

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length2,858 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,250 acre-ft
Max Storage4,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,950 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge4,850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFOUNTAIN MUTUAL IRRIGATION CO.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00418
Federal IDCO00418
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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