Two Buttes
Colorado — Baca County — TWO BUTTE CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Baca |
| River | TWO BUTTE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.63593, -102.53812 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,864 ft |
| NID Storage | 40,654 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,654 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,182 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 26, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1908 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Other Name | W.D. Purse Reservoir No. 1 |
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.