Muddy Creek
Key Takeaway
Muddy Creek is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 483 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,992 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | CO00704 |
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
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Creek?
Muddy 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 Muddy Creek?
Muddy Creek is owned by COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muddy Creek built?
Muddy Creek was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Muddy Creek?
Muddy Creek serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Muddy Creek?
Muddy Creek has a dam height of 30 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 Muddy Creek last inspected?
Muddy Creek was last inspected on October 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.