Parker Basin #1
Key Takeaway
Parker Basin #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1899 and is 127 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 29.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 411 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 251 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00833 |
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
COTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parker Basin #1?
Parker Basin #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 Parker Basin #1?
Parker Basin #1 is owned by COTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parker Basin #1 built?
Parker Basin #1 was completed in 1899, making it 127 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 Basin #1?
Parker Basin #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Parker Basin #1?
Parker Basin #1 has a dam height of 18 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 Basin #1 last inspected?
Parker Basin #1 was last inspected on August 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.