Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1
Key Takeaway
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 87.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 428 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00469 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FREMONT COUNTY ENGINEER (TEIGEN, LUCAS)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1?
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1?
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 is owned by FREMONT COUNTY ENGINEER (TEIGEN, LUCAS) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 built?
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-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 Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1?
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1?
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 has a dam height of 48 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 Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 last inspected?
Mud Gulch Det. Mg-1 was last inspected on May 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.