Wilson
Wilson is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilson
The primary purpose of Wilson is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Colowyo Coal Co. L.p. (juan Garcia) (private). It impounds the Good Spring Creek near Maybell.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 499 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/01/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Maybell |
| River/Stream | Good Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.31510, -107.76511 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 499 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 499 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | COLOWYO COAL CO. L.P. (JUAN GARCIA) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01720 |
| Federal ID | CO01720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |