Sheriff
Key Takeaway
Sheriff is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 86.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 987 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1965 |
| NID ID | CO01015 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF OAK CREEK (TOM HOLIDAY, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sheriff?
Sheriff is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sheriff?
Sheriff is owned by TOWN OF OAK CREEK (TOM HOLIDAY, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sheriff built?
Sheriff was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Sheriff?
Sheriff serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sheriff?
Sheriff has a dam height of 47 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 Sheriff last inspected?
Sheriff was last inspected on October 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.