Overland #1
Overland #1 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Overland #1
The primary purpose of Overland #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Overland Ditch & Reservoir Company (kuntz, David) (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek-tr near Paonia.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 3,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 252 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,208 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/23/2022.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Paonia |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.07834, -107.64557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,828 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 252 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,367 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OVERLAND DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (KUNTZ, DAVID) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00604 |
| Federal ID | CO00604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |