Yamcolo

Garfield County, Colorado (near YAMPA)

River/Stream: BEAR RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
110 ft
Dam Length
1,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
12,140 acre-ft
Year Completed
1980
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
3,984 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-29

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CO02248
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.05293, -107.04768
Age
46 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.