Creager
Key Takeaway
Creager is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 68.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,313 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,860 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00496 |
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
WOLF SPRINGS RANCH (RANCH MANAGER)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Creager?
Creager 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 Creager?
Creager is owned by WOLF SPRINGS RANCH (RANCH MANAGER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Creager built?
Creager was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Creager?
Creager serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Creager?
Creager has a dam height of 31 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 Creager last inspected?
Creager was last inspected on October 11, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.