Incident ID |
CO00078-3614 |
Dam Name |
FRUITA #2 |
Downstream Hazard Potential |
S |
State |
CO |
Incident Date |
06/01/2023 |
Incident Type |
Non-failure |
Incident Driver |
Structural Stability |
Incident Mechanism 1 |
Slope Stability |
Incident Mechanism 2 |
High Reservoir Level |
Incident Mechanism 3 |
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Incident Description |
Dam on zero storage restriction because of massive slope instability issues. Unable to maintain zero storage, reservoir spilling. At least 2nd time since restriction implemented. |
Named Hydrologic Event |
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident |
Yes |
Fatalities (Number) |
0 |
Number of People Evacuated |
0 |
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated |
0 |
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded |
0 |
Other Infrastructure Impacts |
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Economic Damages (in $) |
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Volume released at failure (ac-ft) |
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Response |
siphon, outlet pipe open. Owner doing daily monitoring & reporting to SEO. Must either commit to a timeline for constucted repair or breach |
Additional Remarks or Updates |
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Incident Time |
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Incident Duration |
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Incident Report Produced |
Yes |
Information Sources |
CODWR |
Owner Type |
L |
Dam Type |
RE |
Primary Purpose(s) |
S |
EAP |
Y |
Year Completed |
1959 |
Year Modified |
0 |
Dam Height |
60 ft |
Max Storage (ac-ft) |
238 ac-ft |
Surface Area (acres) |
14 acres |
River Name |
NORTH EAST CREEK-TR |
Latitude |
38.8617 |
Longitude |
-108.767 |
Regulatory Agency(ies) |
DWR |
NID Number |
CO00078 |
Attachments |
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