I. S. Price

TWIN CREEK-TR· Teller, Colorado· Built 1954· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

I. S. Price is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in CO)
Dam Length213 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge415 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDCO02516

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: October 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

PK ENTERPRISES (PETE KUYPER)

Private

Nearby Dams

Elk Lake #1

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 31 ft

Magnuson #1

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 32 ft

H. H. Moore Divide

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 30 ft

Jordan #1

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 20 ft

Burgess #2

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 20 ft

Burgess #1

Teller, CO

Significant Hazard 32 ft

Beltz #2

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 13 ft

Rule Creek

Teller, CO

Low Hazard 35 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of I. S. Price?

I. S. Price 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 I. S. Price?

I. S. Price is owned by PK ENTERPRISES (PETE KUYPER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was I. S. Price built?

I. S. Price was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 I. S. Price?

I. S. Price 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 I. S. Price?

I. S. Price has a dam height of 21 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 I. S. Price last inspected?

I. S. Price was last inspected on October 6, 2022. 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.