Dreyfus
Dreyfus is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dreyfus
The primary purpose of Dreyfus is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ward, Stephen (private). It impounds the Surface Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Surface Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02002, -107.86220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 848 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WARD, STEPHEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00570 |
| Federal ID | CO00570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |