Big Creek #5

Mesa County, Colorado (near PLATEAU CITY)

River/Stream: BIG CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
232 ft
Reservoir Storage
183 acre-ft
Year Completed
1894
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
355 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-08-08

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CO00940
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.08168, -107.92057
Age
132 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.