Pringtime
Key Takeaway
Pringtime is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 84.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01800 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ESTATE OF ROY PRING, C/O CINDY PRING (CINDY PRING)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pringtime?
Pringtime is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pringtime?
Pringtime is owned by ESTATE OF ROY PRING, C/O CINDY PRING (CINDY PRING) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pringtime built?
Pringtime was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Pringtime?
Pringtime serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Pringtime?
Pringtime has a dam height of 44 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 Pringtime last inspected?
Pringtime was last inspected on May 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.