Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6
Key Takeaway
Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 588 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,030 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01267 |
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
DOI BLM
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6?
Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 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 Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6?
Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 built?
Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6?
Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 last inspected?
Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6 was last inspected on June 18, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.