Sellers-Crowell
Key Takeaway
Sellers-Crowell is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 29.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 294 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02102 |
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
CROSS MOUNTAIN RANCH (AND JUDY GREEN) (QUICK, STAC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sellers-Crowell?
Sellers-Crowell 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-Crowell?
Sellers-Crowell is owned by CROSS MOUNTAIN RANCH (AND JUDY GREEN) (QUICK, STAC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sellers-Crowell built?
Sellers-Crowell was completed in 1914, making it 112 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-Crowell?
Sellers-Crowell 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 Sellers-Crowell?
Sellers-Crowell has a dam height of 18 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-Crowell last inspected?
Sellers-Crowell was last inspected on July 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.