Crystal
Key Takeaway
Crystal is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1881 and is 145 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1881 (145 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | CO00857 |
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
HARVEY YOAKUM,
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crystal?
Crystal 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 Crystal?
Crystal is owned by HARVEY YOAKUM, (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crystal built?
Crystal was completed in 1881, making it 145 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 Crystal?
Crystal serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crystal?
Crystal has a dam height of 11 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 Crystal last inspected?
Crystal was last inspected on June 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.