Ritschard

Grand County, Colorado (near KREMMLING)

River/Stream: MUDDY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
126 ft
Dam Length
1,910 ft
Reservoir Storage
84,639 acre-ft
Year Completed
1995
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
44,432 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-09

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
CO02788
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.11307, -106.41530
Age
31 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.