Case #3 Dam

Jackson County, Colorado

River/Stream: POTTER CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
116 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-09-12

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO02287
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.62167, -106.35000
Age
114 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.