Tyler
Tyler is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tyler
The primary purpose of Tyler is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hart, Don (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek-tr near Crawford.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 08/30/2017.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Crawford |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.63334, -107.53557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HART, DON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00636 |
| Federal ID | CO00636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |