Pastorius - Main Dam
Key Takeaway
Pastorius - Main Dam is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1903 and is 123 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00894 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FLORIDA CONSOLIDATED DITCH CO. (COLE, ROGER)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pastorius - Main Dam?
Pastorius - Main Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pastorius - Main Dam?
Pastorius - Main Dam is owned by FLORIDA CONSOLIDATED DITCH CO. (COLE, ROGER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pastorius - Main Dam built?
Pastorius - Main Dam was completed in 1903, making it 123 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 Pastorius - Main Dam?
Pastorius - Main Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pastorius - Main Dam?
Pastorius - Main Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Pastorius - Main Dam last inspected?
Pastorius - Main Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.