Simon #1
Simon #1 is an earth dam located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Simon #1
The primary purpose of Simon #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Simon Reservoir Company (rossi, Mark) (private). It impounds the Middle Hunt Creek-os near Oak Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1917, 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 10/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Blanco |
| Nearest City | Oak Creek |
| River/Stream | Middle Hunt Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.17168, -107.05557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,696 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 996 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 585 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SIMON RESERVOIR COMPANY (ROSSI, MARK) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01029 |
| Federal ID | CO01029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |