Burg
Burg is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burg
The primary purpose of Burg is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keeling Land And Cattle Llc (private). It impounds the Fish Creek near Gateway.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 10/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Gateway |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.83001, -108.83557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEELING LAND AND CATTLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00283 |
| Federal ID | CO00283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |