Tyler
Key Takeaway
Tyler is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 87.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00636 |
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
HART, DON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tyler?
Tyler 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 Tyler?
Tyler is owned by HART, DON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tyler built?
Tyler was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Tyler?
Tyler serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tyler?
Tyler has a dam height of 49 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 Tyler last inspected?
Tyler was last inspected on August 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.