Parker Bar Ccc

SULPHER GULCH· Douglas, Colorado· Built 1984· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Parker Bar Ccc is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 53.1% in CO)
Dam Length3,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage228 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge12 cfs
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDCO02411

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

PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (BAYLIE, JAROD)

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Parker Bar Ccc?

Parker Bar Ccc 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 Parker Bar Ccc?

Parker Bar Ccc is owned by PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (BAYLIE, JAROD) (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Parker Bar Ccc built?

Parker Bar Ccc was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Parker Bar Ccc?

Parker Bar Ccc 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 Parker Bar Ccc?

Parker Bar Ccc has a dam height of 25 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 Parker Bar Ccc last inspected?

Parker Bar Ccc 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.