Hay Press Park - Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Hay Press Park - Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 59.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00771 |
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
RUTH BROWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hay Press Park - Dam #1?
Hay Press Park - Dam #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 Hay Press Park - Dam #1?
Hay Press Park - Dam #1 is owned by RUTH BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hay Press Park - Dam #1 built?
Hay Press Park - Dam #1 was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Hay Press Park - Dam #1?
Hay Press Park - Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hay Press Park - Dam #1?
Hay Press Park - Dam #1 has a dam height of 27 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 Hay Press Park - Dam #1 last inspected?
Hay Press Park - Dam #1 was last inspected on July 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.