Hot Springs Creek
Hot Springs Creek is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hot Springs Creek
The primary purpose of Hot Springs Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Double Heart Ranch (private). It impounds the Hot Springs Creek near Parlin.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 587 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2022.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Parlin |
| River/Stream | Hot Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.51324, -106.54124 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUBLE HEART RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00794 |
| Federal ID | CO00794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |