Mount Pisgah
Key Takeaway
Mount Pisgah is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 69 ft (taller than 92.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,073 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02066 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PISGAH RES. AND DITCH COMPANY (GREG WILLIAMS)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mount Pisgah?
Mount Pisgah is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mount Pisgah?
Mount Pisgah is owned by PISGAH RES. AND DITCH COMPANY (GREG WILLIAMS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mount Pisgah built?
Mount Pisgah was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Mount Pisgah?
Mount Pisgah serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mount Pisgah?
Mount Pisgah has a dam height of 69 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 Mount Pisgah last inspected?
Mount Pisgah was last inspected on October 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.