Short
Key Takeaway
Short is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02098 |
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
JIM LEADER, T. WHITE CARROLL SCOTT (LYLE SHORT)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Short?
Short 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 Short?
Short is owned by JIM LEADER, T. WHITE CARROLL SCOTT (LYLE SHORT) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Short built?
Short was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Short?
Short 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 Short?
Short 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 Short last inspected?
Short was last inspected on August 19, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.