Signal #1
Key Takeaway
Signal #1 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 43.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,976 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02148 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TODD CREEK VILLAGE METRO DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Signal #1?
Signal #1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Signal #1?
Signal #1 is owned by TODD CREEK VILLAGE METRO DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Signal #1 built?
Signal #1 was completed in 1890, making it 136 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 Signal #1?
Signal #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Signal #1?
Signal #1 has a dam height of 22 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 Signal #1 last inspected?
Signal #1 was last inspected on April 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.