Muleshoe
Key Takeaway
Muleshoe is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02877 |
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
GLEN CHRISTIANSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Muleshoe?
Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe?
Muleshoe is owned by GLEN CHRISTIANSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muleshoe built?
Muleshoe was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Muleshoe?
Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe?
Muleshoe has a dam height of 24 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 Muleshoe last inspected?
Muleshoe was last inspected on September 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.