Bijou Cattle Co.
Key Takeaway
Bijou Cattle Co. is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,578 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02327 |
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
BIJOU CATTLE CO. (DAN KELLY)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bijou Cattle Co.?
Bijou Cattle Co. 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 Bijou Cattle Co.?
Bijou Cattle Co. is owned by BIJOU CATTLE CO. (DAN KELLY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bijou Cattle Co. built?
Bijou Cattle Co. was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Bijou Cattle Co.?
Bijou Cattle Co. serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bijou Cattle Co.?
Bijou Cattle Co. 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 Bijou Cattle Co. last inspected?
Bijou Cattle Co. was last inspected on November 12, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.