Bauer Lake #2 - Main Dam
Colorado — Montezuma County — CHICKEN CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| River | CHICKEN CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.38010, -108.30302 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1905 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BAUER LAKE RESERVOIR CO (WOLCOTT, BEN) |
| Other Name | Lower Bauer |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.