Crooked Creek
Key Takeaway
Crooked Creek is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 53.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 271 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,360 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00678 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Creek?
Crooked Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crooked Creek?
Crooked Creek is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Creek built?
Crooked Creek was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Crooked Creek?
Crooked Creek serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crooked Creek?
Crooked Creek has a dam height of 25 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 Crooked Creek last inspected?
Crooked Creek was last inspected on May 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.