Prewitt

Washington County, Colorado (near MERINO)

River/Stream: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
15,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
51,387 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-05

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

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00385
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.43001, -103.37057
Age
114 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.