Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 412 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | CO03012 |
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
LONG PARK, LLC (COORS, JOHN)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir?
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir 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 Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir?
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir is owned by LONG PARK, LLC (COORS, JOHN) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir built?
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir?
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir?
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir has a dam height of 24 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 Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir last inspected?
Upper Grand Creek Ranch Reservoir was last inspected on December 31, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.