Salas Ditch
Key Takeaway
Salas Ditch is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,932 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01870 |
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
HAMERNIK, JUBAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Salas Ditch?
Salas Ditch 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 Salas Ditch?
Salas Ditch is owned by HAMERNIK, JUBAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salas Ditch built?
Salas Ditch was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Salas Ditch?
Salas Ditch serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Salas Ditch?
Salas Ditch 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 Salas Ditch last inspected?
Salas Ditch was last inspected on April 13, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.