Mark #1

WEST CR· Rio Blanco, Colorado· Built 1964· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mark #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 43.8% in CO)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge410 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDCO01934

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: September 8, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

TWIN BUTTES LAND COMPANY (ROBERTSON, OWEN)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mark #1?

Mark #1 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 Mark #1?

Mark #1 is owned by TWIN BUTTES LAND COMPANY (ROBERTSON, OWEN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mark #1 built?

Mark #1 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 Mark #1?

Mark #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mark #1?

Mark #1 has a dam height of 22 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 Mark #1 last inspected?

Mark #1 was last inspected on September 8, 2016. 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.