Sugar Loaf Dike
Key Takeaway
Sugar Loaf Dike is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 135.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,805 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01669 |
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
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Loaf Dike?
Sugar Loaf Dike 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 Sugar Loaf Dike?
Sugar Loaf Dike is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Loaf Dike built?
Sugar Loaf Dike was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Sugar Loaf Dike?
Sugar Loaf Dike serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sugar Loaf Dike?
Sugar Loaf Dike has a dam height of 12 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 Sugar Loaf Dike last inspected?
Sugar Loaf Dike was last inspected on September 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.