Pole Mountain

Jackson County, Colorado (near COWDREY)

River/Stream: MEXICAN CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
780 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,523 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,362 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-17

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
CO01001
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.50644, -106.49968
Age
62 years

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.