Crescent Lake #1
Crescent Lake #1 is a rockfill dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crescent Lake #1
The primary purpose of Crescent Lake #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vern Albertson (wahlert, Kevin And) (private). It impounds the South Fork Derby Cr near Derby Junction.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 384 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Derby Junction |
| River/Stream | South Fork Derby Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.90833, -107.16390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,205 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERN ALBERTSON (WAHLERT, KEVIN AND) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00919 |
| Federal ID | CO00919 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |