Mesa Creek #3
Mesa Creek #3 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mesa Creek #3
The primary purpose of Mesa Creek #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mesa Creek Res. Co. (private). It impounds the Mesa Creek near Mesa.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Mesa |
| River/Stream | Mesa Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04556, -108.09032 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MESA CREEK RES. CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01040 |
| Federal ID | CO01040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |