Patty Jewett
Key Takeaway
Patty Jewett is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00437 |
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
PATTY JEWITT GOLF CLUB (HERB HUSON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patty Jewett?
Patty Jewett 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 Patty Jewett?
Patty Jewett is owned by PATTY JEWITT GOLF CLUB (HERB HUSON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patty Jewett built?
Patty Jewett was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Patty Jewett?
Patty Jewett serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Patty Jewett?
Patty Jewett has a dam height of 14 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 Patty Jewett last inspected?
Patty Jewett was last inspected on May 13, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.