Shavano Valley #1-Sv-1

Montrose County, Colorado (near DELTA)

River/Stream: COAL CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
54 ft
Dam Length
1,390 ft
Reservoir Storage
277 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
12,819 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-23

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
CO02774
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.46111, -108.00195
Age
33 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.