Palisade Cabin
Key Takeaway
Palisade Cabin is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 88 ft (taller than 94.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,068 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 102 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01045 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF PALISADE PUBLIC WORKS (HAWKINSON, JANET)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Palisade Cabin?
Palisade Cabin is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Palisade Cabin?
Palisade Cabin is owned by TOWN OF PALISADE PUBLIC WORKS (HAWKINSON, JANET) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palisade Cabin built?
Palisade Cabin was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Palisade Cabin?
Palisade Cabin serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Palisade Cabin?
Palisade Cabin has a dam height of 88 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 Palisade Cabin last inspected?
Palisade Cabin was last inspected on July 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.