Humphreys - Spillway Dam
Key Takeaway
Humphreys - Spillway Dam is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 148 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 842 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 53 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,225 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02872 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Humphreys - Spillway Dam?
Humphreys - Spillway Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Humphreys - Spillway Dam?
Humphreys - Spillway Dam is owned by RUTH BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Humphreys - Spillway Dam built?
Humphreys - Spillway Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Humphreys - Spillway Dam?
Humphreys - Spillway Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Humphreys - Spillway Dam?
Humphreys - Spillway Dam 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 Humphreys - Spillway Dam last inspected?
Humphreys - Spillway Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.