J. O. Smith And Sons #1
J. O. Smith And Sons #1 is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About J. O. Smith And Sons #1
The primary purpose of J. O. Smith And Sons #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Raymond Culp (raymond Culp) (private). It impounds the Cucharas River-tr near Walsenburg.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Walsenburg |
| River/Stream | Cucharas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.53834, -104.97557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,909 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAYMOND CULP (RAYMOND CULP) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00506 |
| Federal ID | CO00506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |