Price
Price is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Price
The primary purpose of Price is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Albertson Cattle Co. (joe E. Albertson) (private). It impounds the Posey Creek near Glenwood Springs.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/28/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Glenwood Springs |
| River/Stream | Posey Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.77000, -106.90390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALBERTSON CATTLE CO. (JOE E. ALBERTSON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00691 |
| Federal ID | CO00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |