Sterner
Key Takeaway
Sterner is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 53.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 306 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 744 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00938 |
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
FISHER, ALFRED J.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sterner?
Sterner 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 Sterner?
Sterner is owned by FISHER, ALFRED J. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sterner built?
Sterner was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Sterner?
Sterner 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 Sterner?
Sterner 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 Sterner last inspected?
Sterner was last inspected on October 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.