N. Mills Clarifying Dam
Key Takeaway
N. Mills Clarifying Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 506 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01320 |
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
EVRAZ INC. (ZERFAS, BRAD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of N. Mills Clarifying Dam?
N. Mills Clarifying 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 N. Mills Clarifying Dam?
N. Mills Clarifying Dam is owned by EVRAZ INC. (ZERFAS, BRAD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was N. Mills Clarifying Dam built?
N. Mills Clarifying Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 N. Mills Clarifying Dam?
N. Mills Clarifying Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is N. Mills Clarifying Dam?
N. Mills Clarifying Dam has a dam height of 28 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 N. Mills Clarifying Dam last inspected?
N. Mills Clarifying Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.