Aspen Leaf
Aspen Leaf is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Aspen Leaf
The primary purpose of Aspen Leaf is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aspen Leaf Ranch (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek-tr near Paonia.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Paonia |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08706, -107.43164 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,353 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ASPEN LEAF RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00330 |
| Federal ID | CO00330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |