Gobbo #1
Key Takeaway
Gobbo #1 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 72.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | CO00110 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
O'DELL, STEVEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gobbo #1?
Gobbo #1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gobbo #1?
Gobbo #1 is owned by O'DELL, STEVEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gobbo #1 built?
Gobbo #1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Gobbo #1?
Gobbo #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gobbo #1?
Gobbo #1 has a dam height of 33 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 Gobbo #1 last inspected?
Gobbo #1 was last inspected on September 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.