Hermit #3
Hermit #3 is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hermit #3
The primary purpose of Hermit #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Terry Morrison (private). It impounds the South Clear Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | South Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.79557, -107.24140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TERRY MORRISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00974 |
| Federal ID | CO00974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |