Case #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Case #1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 783 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01940 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Case #1 Dam?
Case #1 Dam 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 Case #1 Dam?
Case #1 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Case #1 Dam built?
Case #1 Dam was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Case #1 Dam?
Case #1 Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Case #1 Dam?
Case #1 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Case #1 Dam last inspected?
Case #1 Dam was last inspected on September 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.