Noonen

MUDDY CREEK· Arapahoe, Colorado· Built 1907· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Noonen is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO)
Dam Length1,925 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.2K acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge7,057 cfs
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)
NID IDCO00059

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 5, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

PRICE RANCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (JOHN PRICE)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Noonen?

Noonen 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 Noonen?

Noonen is owned by PRICE RANCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (JOHN PRICE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Noonen built?

Noonen was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Noonen?

Noonen serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Noonen?

Noonen 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 Noonen last inspected?

Noonen was last inspected on March 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.