Two Buttes

Baca County, Colorado (near HOLLY)

River/Stream: TWO BUTTE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
106 ft
Dam Length
1,864 ft
Reservoir Storage
40,654 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
46,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00759
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.63593, -102.53812
Age
118 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.