Sackett
Sackett is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sackett
The primary purpose of Sackett is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Cedaredge (young, Jerry) (local government). It impounds the Surface Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 127 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Surface Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.06501, -107.83391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 127 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TOWN OF CEDAREDGE (YOUNG, JERRY) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00625 |
| Federal ID | CO00625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |