Francis Smart
Key Takeaway
Francis Smart is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1892 and is 134 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 75.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 3,620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00221 |
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
CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER CO. (ROBERTS, JAROD)
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Francis Smart?
Francis Smart 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 Francis Smart?
Francis Smart is owned by CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER CO. (ROBERTS, JAROD) (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Francis Smart built?
Francis Smart was completed in 1892, making it 134 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 Francis Smart?
Francis Smart serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Francis Smart?
Francis Smart has a dam height of 35 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 Francis Smart last inspected?
Francis Smart was last inspected on April 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.