Max Killian Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Max Killian Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00017 |
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
HARRY B. COMBS / AMR COMBS (JOYCE SHAW)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Max Killian Dam #1?
Max Killian Dam #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 Max Killian Dam #1?
Max Killian Dam #1 is owned by HARRY B. COMBS / AMR COMBS (JOYCE SHAW) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Max Killian Dam #1 built?
Max Killian Dam #1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Max Killian Dam #1?
Max Killian Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Max Killian Dam #1?
Max Killian Dam #1 has a dam height of 26 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 Max Killian Dam #1 last inspected?
Max Killian Dam #1 was last inspected on October 7, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.