Egeria
Key Takeaway
Egeria is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01700 |
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
FISHER, ALFRED J.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Egeria?
Egeria 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 Egeria?
Egeria is owned by FISHER, ALFRED J. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Egeria built?
Egeria was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Egeria?
Egeria 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 Egeria?
Egeria has a dam height of 21 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 Egeria last inspected?
Egeria was last inspected on October 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.