Russell No. 1
Key Takeaway
Russell No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 59.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00062 |
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
ED & GINNY BAKER (ED BAKER)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Russell No. 1?
Russell 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 Russell No. 1?
Russell No. 1 is owned by ED & GINNY BAKER (ED BAKER) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Russell No. 1 built?
Russell No. 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Russell No. 1?
Russell No. 1 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 Russell No. 1?
Russell No. 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Russell No. 1 last inspected?
Russell No. 1 was last inspected on June 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.