Mexican Creek
Key Takeaway
Mexican Creek is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 458 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00998 |
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
SPICER RANCHES, LTD. (MEYRING, COY)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mexican Creek?
Mexican Creek 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 Mexican Creek?
Mexican Creek is owned by SPICER RANCHES, LTD. (MEYRING, COY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mexican Creek built?
Mexican Creek was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Mexican Creek?
Mexican Creek 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 Mexican Creek?
Mexican Creek 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.
When was Mexican Creek last inspected?
Mexican Creek was last inspected on July 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.