Altura
Key Takeaway
Altura is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01160 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BURLINGTON DITCH CO. (SCOTT EDGAR)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Altura?
Altura is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Altura?
Altura is owned by BURLINGTON DITCH CO. (SCOTT EDGAR) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Altura built?
Altura was completed in 1904, making it 122 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Altura?
Altura serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Altura?
Altura has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Altura last inspected?
Altura was last inspected on August 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.