Owens #1

CUCHARAS RIVER-TR· Huerfano, Colorado· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Owens #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO)
Dam Length381 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge683 cfs
NID IDCO03055

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: July 17, 1978
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

BESSIE MOORE

Private

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Carson, H. R. #2

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Carson, H. R. #1

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Wright - Brink

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Wahatoya Lake

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Fielden

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La Veta Lake North

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La Veta Lake South

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Low Hazard 10 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Owens #1?

Owens #1 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 Owens #1?

Owens #1 is owned by BESSIE MOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Owens #1?

Owens #1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Owens #1?

Owens #1 has a dam height of 12 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 Owens #1 last inspected?

Owens #1 was last inspected on July 17, 1978. 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.