Dams in Dolores County, Colorado
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Dolores County, Colorado
Dolores County has 9 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dolores County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Groundhog at 141 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundhog | High | Fair | 141 | Irrigation | 1939 |
| Belmear Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Irrigation | 1912 |
| Dove Creek #1 | Significant | Fair | 25 | Water Supply | 1978 |
| Dunham | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| Buck Pasture | Low | Fair | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 |
| Morrison | Low | Unsatisfactory | 25 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Ethel Belmear | Low | Unsatisfactory | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1944 |
| Garner | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Ducks Nest | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Irrigation | 1917 |