Dye
Key Takeaway
Dye is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1903 and is 123 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 81.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,112 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 427 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01847 |
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
HOLBROOK MUTUAL IRR. CO. (JEREMY DUTTON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dye?
Dye 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 Dye?
Dye is owned by HOLBROOK MUTUAL IRR. CO. (JEREMY DUTTON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dye built?
Dye was completed in 1903, making it 123 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 Dye?
Dye serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dye?
Dye has a dam height of 40 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 Dye last inspected?
Dye was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.