Bottle Stomp
Key Takeaway
Bottle Stomp is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 72.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 147 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00414 |
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
HART, DON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bottle Stomp?
Bottle Stomp 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 Bottle Stomp?
Bottle Stomp is owned by HART, DON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bottle Stomp built?
Bottle Stomp was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Bottle Stomp?
Bottle Stomp 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 Bottle Stomp?
Bottle Stomp has a dam height of 33 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 Bottle Stomp last inspected?
Bottle Stomp was last inspected on August 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.