Carson, H. R. #1
Key Takeaway
Carson, H. R. #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1901 and is 125 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 729 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 334 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01995 |
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
MC COMBS, "RED" (HARRY WILLIS)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carson, H. R. #1?
Carson, H. R. #1 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 Carson, H. R. #1?
Carson, H. R. #1 is owned by MC COMBS, "RED" (HARRY WILLIS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carson, H. R. #1 built?
Carson, H. R. #1 was completed in 1901, making it 125 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 Carson, H. R. #1?
Carson, H. R. #1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carson, H. R. #1?
Carson, H. R. #1 has a dam height of 13 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 Carson, H. R. #1 last inspected?
Carson, H. R. #1 was last inspected on November 13, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.