Craig Holding & Evaporation Ponds
Craig Holding & Evaporation Ponds is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Craig Holding & Evaporation Ponds
The primary purpose of Craig Holding & Evaporation Ponds is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tri State Generation (caleb Kinkaid) (public utility). It impounds the Yampa River-tr near Maybell.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 15,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,330 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2022.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Maybell |
| River/Stream | Yampa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.46333, -107.59558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,935 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TRI STATE GENERATION (CALEB KINKAID) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01383 |
| Federal ID | CO01383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |