Ward #1
Key Takeaway
Ward #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1888 and is 138 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00338 |
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
JOHN C. MITCHELL, III (JIM LARSON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ward #1?
Ward #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 Ward #1?
Ward #1 is owned by JOHN C. MITCHELL, III (JIM LARSON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ward #1 built?
Ward #1 was completed in 1888, making it 138 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 Ward #1?
Ward #1 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 Ward #1?
Ward #1 has a dam height of 13 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 Ward #1 last inspected?
Ward #1 was last inspected on July 6, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.