D.D. & E. Wise
Key Takeaway
D.D. & E. Wise is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 82.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00971 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
YELLOW JACKET RANCH, LTD (JOINT OWNER) (DAVIDSON,
Private
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What is the hazard classification of D.D. & E. Wise?
D.D. & E. Wise is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates D.D. & E. Wise?
D.D. & E. Wise is owned by YELLOW JACKET RANCH, LTD (JOINT OWNER) (DAVIDSON, (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D.D. & E. Wise built?
D.D. & E. Wise was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 D.D. & E. Wise?
D.D. & E. Wise serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D.D. & E. Wise?
D.D. & E. Wise has a dam height of 41 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 D.D. & E. Wise last inspected?
D.D. & E. Wise was last inspected on September 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.