Lone Cabin
Key Takeaway
Lone Cabin is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 78.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 697 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00591 |
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
LONE CABIN DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (BRISCOE, JAMES)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lone Cabin?
Lone Cabin 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 Lone Cabin?
Lone Cabin is owned by LONE CABIN DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (BRISCOE, JAMES) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lone Cabin built?
Lone Cabin was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Lone Cabin?
Lone Cabin serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lone Cabin?
Lone Cabin has a dam height of 37 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 Lone Cabin last inspected?
Lone Cabin was last inspected on September 14, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.