Hermit #1

Hinsdale County, Colorado (near SOUTH FORK)

River/Stream: SOUTH CLEAR CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
970 ft
Reservoir Storage
749 acre-ft
Year Completed
1889
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,157 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-07-02

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
CO00979
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.80661, -107.21998
Age
137 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.