Continental

Hinsdale County, Colorado (near SOUTH FORK)

River/Stream: NORTH CLEAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
120 ft
Dam Length
310 ft
Reservoir Storage
30,707 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,844 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00767
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.88671, -107.20645
Age
99 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.