Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1
Key Takeaway
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 53.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,823 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00064 |
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
FRANK WOODARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1?
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #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 Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1?
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 is owned by FRANK WOODARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 built?
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1?
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1?
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 has a dam height of 25 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 Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 last inspected?
Shirkey,Pearl Det. #1 was last inspected on July 18, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.