Rifle Correctional Center No. 1
Key Takeaway
Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,269 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02928 |
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
RIFLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER (CHAVEZ, JOAN)
State Government
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Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Rifle Correctional Center No. 1?
Rifle Correctional Center 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 Rifle Correctional Center No. 1?
Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 is owned by RIFLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER (CHAVEZ, JOAN) (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 built?
Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Rifle Correctional Center No. 1?
Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 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 Rifle Correctional Center No. 1?
Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 has a dam height of 21 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 Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 last inspected?
Rifle Correctional Center No. 1 was last inspected on April 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.