Price
Key Takeaway
Price is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00691 |
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
ALBERTSON CATTLE CO. (JOE E. ALBERTSON)
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Price?
Price 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 Price?
Price is owned by ALBERTSON CATTLE CO. (JOE E. ALBERTSON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Price built?
Price was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Price?
Price 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 Price?
Price has a dam height of 10 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 Price last inspected?
Price was last inspected on June 28, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.