Big Pine
Key Takeaway
Big Pine is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01086 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SUMMIT RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION COMPANY (WAGNER, LAU
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Pine?
Big Pine is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Pine?
Big Pine is owned by SUMMIT RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION COMPANY (WAGNER, LAU (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Pine built?
Big Pine was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Big Pine?
Big Pine serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Pine?
Big Pine has a dam height of 26 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 Big Pine last inspected?
Big Pine was last inspected on October 8, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.