Brittingham, John
Key Takeaway
Brittingham, John is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 547 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00006 |
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 BRITTINGHAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brittingham, John?
Brittingham, John 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 Brittingham, John?
Brittingham, John is owned by JOHN BRITTINGHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brittingham, John built?
Brittingham, John was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Brittingham, John?
Brittingham, John serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brittingham, John?
Brittingham, John has a dam height of 28 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 Brittingham, John last inspected?
Brittingham, John was last inspected on July 18, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.