Upper Mount Olivet
Key Takeaway
Upper Mount Olivet is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,342 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00202 |
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
MT. OLIVET CEMETERY ASSOC. (BOB NELSON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Mount Olivet?
Upper Mount Olivet 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 Mount Olivet?
Upper Mount Olivet is owned by MT. OLIVET CEMETERY ASSOC. (BOB NELSON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Mount Olivet built?
Upper Mount Olivet was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Mount Olivet?
Upper Mount Olivet 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 Mount Olivet?
Upper Mount Olivet 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 Upper Mount Olivet last inspected?
Upper Mount Olivet was last inspected on May 11, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.