Bennett
Key Takeaway
Bennett is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01952 |
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
JOHN HARVAT & BILL BECK, JOINT OWNERS (JOHN HARVAT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bennett?
Bennett 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 Bennett?
Bennett is owned by JOHN HARVAT & BILL BECK, JOINT OWNERS (JOHN HARVAT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bennett built?
Bennett was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Bennett?
Bennett 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 Bennett?
Bennett has a dam height of 15 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 Bennett last inspected?
Bennett was last inspected on September 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.