Richard Warne Fld Ret
Key Takeaway
Richard Warne Fld Ret is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,995 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02209 |
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
COMMUNITY BANKS OF COLORADO (SHEIK, JAMIE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Richard Warne Fld Ret?
Richard Warne Fld Ret 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 Richard Warne Fld Ret?
Richard Warne Fld Ret is owned by COMMUNITY BANKS OF COLORADO (SHEIK, JAMIE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richard Warne Fld Ret built?
Richard Warne Fld Ret was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Richard Warne Fld Ret?
Richard Warne Fld Ret serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Richard Warne Fld Ret?
Richard Warne Fld Ret has a dam height of 20 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 Richard Warne Fld Ret last inspected?
Richard Warne Fld Ret was last inspected on August 19, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.