Mcintyre Gulch

MCINTYRE GULCH-TR· Jefferson, Colorado· Built 1982· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Mcintyre Gulch is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDCO02993

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: March 20, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

THEAME FAMILY TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcintyre Gulch?

Mcintyre Gulch 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 Mcintyre Gulch?

Mcintyre Gulch is owned by THEAME FAMILY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcintyre Gulch built?

Mcintyre Gulch was completed in 1982, making it 44 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Mcintyre Gulch?

Mcintyre Gulch has a dam height of 28 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 Mcintyre Gulch last inspected?

Mcintyre Gulch was last inspected on March 20, 2019. 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.