Citizens

DRY CREEK· Montrose, Colorado· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Citizens is classified as low hazard in Colorado.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
NID IDCO02974

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

TOWN OF OLATHE

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Citizens?

Citizens 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 Citizens?

Citizens is owned by TOWN OF OLATHE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Citizens?

Citizens 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 Citizens last inspected?

Citizens was last inspected on October 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.