Ute Creek
Key Takeaway
Ute Creek is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 96.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 739 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | CO01366 |
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
FREEPORT MCMORAN (HICKMAN, RON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ute Creek?
Ute Creek 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 Ute Creek?
Ute Creek is owned by FREEPORT MCMORAN (HICKMAN, RON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ute Creek built?
Ute Creek was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Ute Creek?
Ute Creek serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ute Creek?
Ute Creek has a dam height of 100 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 Ute Creek last inspected?
Ute Creek was last inspected on June 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.