Carbonate Camp #7
Key Takeaway
Carbonate Camp #7 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00475 |
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
MACFARLANE, DAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carbonate Camp #7?
Carbonate Camp #7 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 Carbonate Camp #7?
Carbonate Camp #7 is owned by MACFARLANE, DAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carbonate Camp #7 built?
Carbonate Camp #7 was completed in 1890, making it 136 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 Carbonate Camp #7?
Carbonate Camp #7 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 Carbonate Camp #7?
Carbonate Camp #7 has a dam height of 12 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 Carbonate Camp #7 last inspected?
Carbonate Camp #7 was last inspected on August 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.