Heart
Key Takeaway
Heart is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 338 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1976 |
| NID ID | CO01763 |
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
JOHN NOVAK (SAME)
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Heart?
Heart 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 Heart?
Heart is owned by JOHN NOVAK (SAME) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heart built?
Heart was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 Heart?
Heart serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Heart?
Heart has a dam height of 26 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 Heart last inspected?
Heart was last inspected on September 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.