Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam

Summit, Colorado· Earth· 235 ft tall
High Hazard Other Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam is classified as high hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 235 ft (taller than 99.3% in CO)
Dam Length6,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73.4K acre-ft
NID IDCO02958

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam?

Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam?

Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam is owned by CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam?

Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam?

Robinson Tailing Pond #1dam has a dam height of 235 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.