Glen Carin
Key Takeaway
Glen Carin is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1899 and is 127 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00907 |
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
ROSEMARY ALLMENDINGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glen Carin?
Glen Carin 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 Glen Carin?
Glen Carin is owned by ROSEMARY ALLMENDINGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glen Carin built?
Glen Carin was completed in 1899, making it 127 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 Glen Carin?
Glen Carin serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Glen Carin?
Glen Carin has a dam height of 28 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 Glen Carin last inspected?
Glen Carin was last inspected on November 16, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.