Corral Canon

CORRAL CANYON· Garfield, Colorado· Built 1914· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Corral Canon is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO)
Dam Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge547 cfs
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)
NID IDCO02806

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: July 30, 1998
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

IVAL & ED YOUNG INC (ED YOUNG)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Corral Canon?

Corral Canon 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 Corral Canon?

Corral Canon is owned by IVAL & ED YOUNG INC (ED YOUNG) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Corral Canon built?

Corral Canon was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Corral Canon?

Corral Canon serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Corral Canon?

Corral Canon has a dam height of 28 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 Corral Canon last inspected?

Corral Canon was last inspected on July 30, 1998. 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.