Sellers and Mcclane
Key Takeaway
Sellers and Mcclane is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,036 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 372 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01641 |
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
SELLERS & MCCLANE RESERVOIR & DITCH COMPANY (LARRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sellers and Mcclane?
Sellers and Mcclane 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 Sellers and Mcclane?
Sellers and Mcclane is owned by SELLERS & MCCLANE RESERVOIR & DITCH COMPANY (LARRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sellers and Mcclane built?
Sellers and Mcclane was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Sellers and Mcclane?
Sellers and Mcclane serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sellers and Mcclane?
Sellers and Mcclane has a dam height of 16 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 Sellers and Mcclane last inspected?
Sellers and Mcclane was last inspected on June 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.