Newton Gulch
Newton Gulch is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newton Gulch
The primary purpose of Newton Gulch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fisher, Alfred J. (private). It impounds the Newton Gulch near Mc Coy.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 836 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1907, 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 06/23/2017.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Mc Coy |
| River/Stream | Newton Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.98584, -106.86807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 836 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 836 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FISHER, ALFRED J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01707 |
| Federal ID | CO01707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |