Muskrat Dam
Key Takeaway
Muskrat Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,304 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02583 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muskrat Dam?
Muskrat Dam 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 Muskrat Dam?
Muskrat Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muskrat Dam built?
Muskrat Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Muskrat Dam?
Muskrat Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Muskrat Dam?
Muskrat Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Muskrat Dam last inspected?
Muskrat Dam was last inspected on September 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.