Walton Det. #1
Key Takeaway
Walton Det. #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,826 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00548 |
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
PATRICIA JUNG / SUGARITE CANYON RANCH (JACK WALTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walton Det. #1?
Walton Det. #1 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 Walton Det. #1?
Walton Det. #1 is owned by PATRICIA JUNG / SUGARITE CANYON RANCH (JACK WALTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walton Det. #1 built?
Walton Det. #1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Walton Det. #1?
Walton Det. #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Walton Det. #1?
Walton Det. #1 has a dam height of 32 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 Walton Det. #1 last inspected?
Walton Det. #1 was last inspected on August 28, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.