Carriage Hills #1 (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2016 |
| NID ID | CO02360 |
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
TOWN OF ESTES PARK (DAVID HOOK, ENGINEERING MANAGE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carriage Hills #1 (Upper)?
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) 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 Carriage Hills #1 (Upper)?
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) is owned by TOWN OF ESTES PARK (DAVID HOOK, ENGINEERING MANAGE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) built?
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Carriage Hills #1 (Upper)?
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carriage Hills #1 (Upper)?
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) has a dam height of 10 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 Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) last inspected?
Carriage Hills #1 (Upper) was last inspected on August 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.