Totten
Key Takeaway
Totten is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 3,005 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 244 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01092 |
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
MONTEZUMA VALLEY IRRIGATION CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Totten?
Totten 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 Totten?
Totten is owned by MONTEZUMA VALLEY IRRIGATION CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Totten built?
Totten was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Totten?
Totten serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Totten?
Totten has a dam height of 30 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 Totten last inspected?
Totten was last inspected on May 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.