Genesee No. 1
Key Takeaway
Genesee No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,050 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01306 |
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
GENESEE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Genesee No. 1?
Genesee No. 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 Genesee No. 1?
Genesee No. 1 is owned by GENESEE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Genesee No. 1 built?
Genesee No. 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Genesee No. 1?
Genesee No. 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Genesee No. 1?
Genesee No. 1 has a dam height of 23 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 Genesee No. 1 last inspected?
Genesee No. 1 was last inspected on June 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.