Lower Chinns

Clear Creek County, Colorado (near IDAHO SPRINGS)

River/Stream: FALL RIVER-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
170 acre-ft
Year Completed
1934
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
560 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-08-12

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00191
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.81729, -105.69325
Age
92 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.