Allen Basin

Rio Blanco County, Colorado (near OAK CREEK)

River/Stream: MIDDLE HUNT CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
690 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,808 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,362 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-09-08

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
CO01018
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.16057, -107.04140
Age
70 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.