Road Canyon #1

Hinsdale County, Colorado (near SOUTH FORK)

River/Stream: ROAD CANYON CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
750 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,213 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,251 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-07

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00816
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.77695, -107.17585
Age
118 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.