Rubeck No. 1
Rubeck No. 1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rubeck No. 1
The primary purpose of Rubeck No. 1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Silver Spur Ranches (private). It impounds the West Bijou Creek-tr near Fondis.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Fondis |
| River/Stream | West Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.18168, -104.37723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SILVER SPUR RANCHES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00061 |
| Federal ID | CO00061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |