Inverness
Key Takeaway
Inverness is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01302 |
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
INVERNESS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (TOVAR, LUIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Inverness?
Inverness 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 Inverness?
Inverness is owned by INVERNESS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (TOVAR, LUIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Inverness built?
Inverness was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Inverness?
Inverness serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Inverness?
Inverness has a dam height of 30 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 Inverness last inspected?
Inverness was last inspected on April 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.