Hawxhurst
Hawxhurst is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hawxhurst
The primary purpose of Hawxhurst is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Laramie Energy Llc (private). It impounds the E Hawkhurst Creek near Collbran.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 292 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 06/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Collbran |
| River/Stream | E Hawkhurst Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.36001, -107.88057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARAMIE ENERGY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00958 |
| Federal ID | CO00958 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |