Fooses

Chaffee County, Colorado (near PONCHA SPRINGS)

River/Stream: FOOSES CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
218 ft
Reservoir Storage
25 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
592 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2012-09-13

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
CO02450
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.54029, -106.24771
Age
122 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.