Le Gault
Key Takeaway
Le Gault is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 344 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00198 |
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
MERRITT HUTTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Le Gault?
Le Gault 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 Le Gault?
Le Gault is owned by MERRITT HUTTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Le Gault built?
Le Gault was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Le Gault?
Le Gault serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Le Gault?
Le Gault has a dam height of 12 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.