Dams in Crowley County, Colorado
10Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Crowley County, Colorado
Crowley County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Crowley County is 113 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Lake Meredith at 30 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Henry | High | Fair | 24 | Irrigation | 1914 |
| Lake Meredith | Significant | Fair | 30 | Irrigation | 1926 |
| Cudahy #1 | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Irrigation | 1917 |
| Ordway Town Res. Cell No. 2 | Low | Fair | 19 | Irrigation | 1935 |
| Box Springs #2 | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1899 |
| George Lewis #6 | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Irrigation | 1914 |
| Lolita #3 | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1895 |
| Horse Creek And Black Draw | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1904 |
| Box Springs #4 | Low | Fair | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1901 |
| Reservoir #1 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Irrigation | 1920 |