Prebble
Prebble is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Prebble
The primary purpose of Prebble is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Betz, Todd (private). It impounds the Youngs Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 08/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Youngs Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02834, -107.91223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BETZ, TODD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00619 |
| Federal ID | CO00619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |