June Creek
June Creek is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About June Creek
The primary purpose of June Creek 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 Berry Creek Metropolitan Dist. (private). It impounds the June Creek near Edwards.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Edwards |
| River/Stream | June Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.64668, -106.56057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,673 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BERRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DIST. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01407 |
| Federal ID | CO01407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |