Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is tailings. 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 | 416 ft (taller than 99.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 4,640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152.7K acre-ft |
| NID ID | CO02956 |
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
CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam?
Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam 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 Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam?
Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam is owned by CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam?
Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam?
Ten Mile Pond #3 Dam has a dam height of 416 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.