Trull Creek #1
Trull Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Trull Creek #1
The primary purpose of Trull Creek #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Beth Ann Findell (doug Mathews) (private). It impounds the Trull Creek near Milner.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 437 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2018.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Milner |
| River/Stream | Trull Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.54417, -106.97862 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 437 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BETH ANN FINDELL (DOUG MATHEWS) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01032 |
| Federal ID | CO01032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |