Agate No 1
Agate No 1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Agate No 1
The primary purpose of Agate No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mccarty, Larry (larry Mccarty) (private). It impounds the East Bijou Creek-tr near Deer Trail.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 4,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 286 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Deer Trail |
| River/Stream | East Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.47223, -103.96390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 286 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,528 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MCCARTY, LARRY (LARRY MCCARTY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00002 |
| Federal ID | CO00002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |