Arrowhead
Key Takeaway
Arrowhead is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00734 |
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
LAKE ARROWHEAD WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. (DWIGHT L.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arrowhead?
Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead?
Arrowhead is owned by LAKE ARROWHEAD WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. (DWIGHT L. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arrowhead built?
Arrowhead was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Arrowhead?
Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead?
Arrowhead has a dam height of 30 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 Arrowhead last inspected?
Arrowhead was last inspected on June 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.