Jerry Creek #2 Dam, Colorado, USA

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Quick Facts About Jerry Creek #2 Dam

Location: Mesa, Colorado
Coordinates: 39.190006, -108.112228
River: Jerry Gulch River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1978
Dam Height: 136 ft (41 m)
Dam Length: 800 ft (244 m)
Dam Capacity: 8,590 acre-ft (10,596 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Jerry Creek #2 Dam Information

Jerry Creek #2 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 32 miles from Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Jerry Gulch River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by RJH CONSULTANTS, INC. and commissioned in 1978 and is currently owned by UTE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT.

Jerry Creek #2 Dam Structure

The Jerry Creek #2 Dam is approximately 800 feet (244 m) long, 136 feet (41 m) high and has a structural volume of 779,733 cubic yards (596,149 cubic metres).

Jerry Creek #2 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 7,634 acre-ft (9,416 Ml) and maximum capacity of 8,590 acre-ft (10,596 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 190 acres (77 ha) and the total catchment area is 8 square miles (21 square kilometres).

Jerry Creek #2 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 731 feet (223 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 17712 cubic feet per second (502 cubic metres per second).

Jerry Creek #2 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Jerry Creek #2 Dam
Mesa, Colorado
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 136 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 800 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 8,590 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 8 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Jerry Creek #2 Dam Weather

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Jerry Creek #2 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Jerry Creek #2 Dam?

Jerry Creek #2 Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Jerry Creek #2 Dam?

Jerry Creek #2 Dam is in Mesa County.

How high is the Jerry Creek #2 Dam?

Jerry Creek #2 Dam is 136 feet high.

How long is the Jerry Creek #2 Dam?

Jerry Creek #2 Dam is 800 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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