Mountain View
Key Takeaway
Mountain View is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 90 ft (taller than 95.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02797 |
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
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH ASSOCIATION (J. R. FORD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain View?
Mountain View 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 Mountain View?
Mountain View is owned by HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH ASSOCIATION (J. R. FORD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountain View built?
Mountain View was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Mountain View?
Mountain View serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mountain View?
Mountain View has a dam height of 90 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 Mountain View last inspected?
Mountain View was last inspected on September 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.