Dams in Prowers County, Colorado
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Prowers County, Colorado
Prowers County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Prowers County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Fort Lyon Control Basin at 21 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lyon Control Basin | Significant | Fair | 21 | Irrigation | 1959 |
| Thurston Lake | Significant | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1928 |
| Sunny Brook | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1915 |
| Colorado Beef | Low | Fair | 17 | Water Supply | 2012 |
| Cottonwood #1 | Low | Fair | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1939 |
| Cottonwood #2 | Low | Fair | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Colorado Beef Evaporation Cell #1 | Low | Fair | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2012 |
| Sutphin | Low | Fair | 12 | Irrigation | 1991 |