Gaylord
Key Takeaway
Gaylord is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 87.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,876 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02724 |
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
SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH, YMCA OF THE ROCKIES (SANDOVAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gaylord?
Gaylord 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 Gaylord?
Gaylord is owned by SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH, YMCA OF THE ROCKIES (SANDOVAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gaylord built?
Gaylord was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Gaylord?
Gaylord serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gaylord?
Gaylord has a dam height of 49 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 Gaylord last inspected?
Gaylord was last inspected on August 14, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.