Prince No. 1
Key Takeaway
Prince No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1879 and is 147 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1879 (147 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00245 |
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
TOWN OF ERIE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 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 Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 is owned by TOWN OF ERIE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prince No. 1 built?
Prince No. 1 was completed in 1879, making it 147 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 Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 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 Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 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 Prince No. 1 last inspected?
Prince No. 1 was last inspected on September 25, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.