Shaw - South Dam

Mineral County, Colorado (near SOUTH FORK)

River/Stream: KITTY CREEK-OS

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
525 ft
Reservoir Storage
891 acre-ft
Year Completed
1895
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
882 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-12-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
CO02870
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.55890, -106.79658
Age
131 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.