Pavel #4
Key Takeaway
Pavel #4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 217 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02790 |
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
COLORADO STATE LAND BOARD (RODENBERG, DAVID)
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pavel #4?
Pavel #4 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 Pavel #4?
Pavel #4 is owned by COLORADO STATE LAND BOARD (RODENBERG, DAVID) (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pavel #4 built?
Pavel #4 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Pavel #4?
Pavel #4 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 Pavel #4?
Pavel #4 has a dam height of 32 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 Pavel #4 last inspected?
Pavel #4 was last inspected on September 27, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.