Haystack
Key Takeaway
Haystack is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,292 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00293 |
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
GENE & SHERRY TEPPER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Haystack?
Haystack 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 Haystack?
Haystack is owned by GENE & SHERRY TEPPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haystack built?
Haystack was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Haystack?
Haystack serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Haystack?
Haystack has a dam height of 17 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 Haystack last inspected?
Haystack was last inspected on October 2, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.