Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 59.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,244 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01841 |
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
BRETT AXTON (BRETT AXTON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1?
Saran E C & Rec Dam 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 Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1?
Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1 is owned by BRETT AXTON (BRETT AXTON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1 built?
Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1?
Saran E C & Rec Dam 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 Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1?
Saran E C & Rec Dam 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 Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1 last inspected?
Saran E C & Rec Dam No 1 was last inspected on February 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.