Spectacle
Spectacle is an earth dam located in San Miguel County, Colorado, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spectacle
The primary purpose of Spectacle is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by U.s. Bureau Of Land Management (federal). It impounds the Basin Cr Aka Dry Cr near Naturita.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Miguel |
| Nearest City | Naturita |
| River/Stream | Basin Cr Aka Dry Cr |
| Coordinates | 38.14168, -108.73557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,623 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00868 |
| Federal ID | CO00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |