Rule Creek
Key Takeaway
Rule Creek is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 75.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,269 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00339 |
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
UTE LAKE FISHING & REC. CLUB (GUENTHER POLOK)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rule Creek?
Rule Creek 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 Rule Creek?
Rule Creek is owned by UTE LAKE FISHING & REC. CLUB (GUENTHER POLOK) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rule Creek built?
Rule Creek was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Rule Creek?
Rule Creek serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rule Creek?
Rule Creek has a dam height of 35 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 Rule Creek last inspected?
Rule Creek was last inspected on October 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.