Fairview # 1
Key Takeaway
Fairview # 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1871 and is 155 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 89 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01810 |
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
TROST & COMPANY (ROBERT TROST)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairview # 1?
Fairview # 1 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 Fairview # 1?
Fairview # 1 is owned by TROST & COMPANY (ROBERT TROST) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairview # 1 built?
Fairview # 1 was completed in 1871, making it 155 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 Fairview # 1?
Fairview # 1 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 Fairview # 1?
Fairview # 1 has a dam height of 12 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 Fairview # 1 last inspected?
Fairview # 1 was last inspected on June 14, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.