Cudahy #1
Cudahy #1 is an earth dam located in Crowley County, Colorado, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cudahy #1
The primary purpose of Cudahy #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Anderson, Clint (private). It impounds the Bob Creek-tr near Rocky Ford.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 12,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 600 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,435 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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 09/14/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Crowley |
| Nearest City | Rocky Ford |
| River/Stream | Bob Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.31500, -103.87057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,435 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,435 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,435 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ANDERSON, CLINT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01114 |
| Federal ID | CO01114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |