Herman Fritzler Ec #1

BUFFALO CREEK-TR· Kit Carson, Colorado· Built 1974· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Herman Fritzler Ec #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,400 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDCO01830

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 2, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

HERMAN FRITZLER ETAL (HERMAN FRITZLER)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Herman Fritzler Ec #1?

Herman Fritzler Ec #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 Herman Fritzler Ec #1?

Herman Fritzler Ec #1 is owned by HERMAN FRITZLER ETAL (HERMAN FRITZLER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Herman Fritzler Ec #1 built?

Herman Fritzler Ec #1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Herman Fritzler Ec #1?

Herman Fritzler Ec #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Herman Fritzler Ec #1?

Herman Fritzler Ec #1 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 Herman Fritzler Ec #1 last inspected?

Herman Fritzler Ec #1 was last inspected on July 2, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.