Drescher
Key Takeaway
Drescher is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01716 |
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
CHARCHALIS, NICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Drescher?
Drescher 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 Drescher?
Drescher is owned by CHARCHALIS, NICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Drescher built?
Drescher was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Drescher?
Drescher 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 Drescher?
Drescher has a dam height of 24 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 Drescher last inspected?
Drescher was last inspected on June 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.