Community Pond

BEATON CREEK· Montrose, Colorado· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Community Pond is classified as low hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 70.4% in CO)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDCO02977

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: June 24, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

ELK SPRINGS LAND OWNER'S ASSOCIATION (DUNCAN, MIKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Community Pond?

Community Pond 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 Community Pond?

Community Pond is owned by ELK SPRINGS LAND OWNER'S ASSOCIATION (DUNCAN, MIKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Community Pond?

Community Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Community Pond?

Community Pond has a dam height of 32 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 Community Pond last inspected?

Community Pond was last inspected on June 24, 2021. 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.