Joe Wilson Recr.
Key Takeaway
Joe Wilson Recr. is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 68.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 309 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,146 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00365 |
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
WILSON LAKES SPORTS ASSOC. (RANDY ADAMS)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joe Wilson Recr.?
Joe Wilson Recr. 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 Joe Wilson Recr.?
Joe Wilson Recr. is owned by WILSON LAKES SPORTS ASSOC. (RANDY ADAMS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joe Wilson Recr. built?
Joe Wilson Recr. was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Joe Wilson Recr.?
Joe Wilson Recr. 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 Joe Wilson Recr.?
Joe Wilson Recr. has a dam height of 31 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 Joe Wilson Recr. last inspected?
Joe Wilson Recr. was last inspected on June 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.