Petry
Key Takeaway
Petry is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 56.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01000 |
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
4900 INC. (JIM ELLIOTT)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Petry?
Petry 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 Petry?
Petry is owned by 4900 INC. (JIM ELLIOTT) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petry built?
Petry 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 Petry?
Petry serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Petry?
Petry 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 Petry last inspected?
Petry was last inspected on January 1, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.