Pringtime
Pringtime is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pringtime
The primary purpose of Pringtime is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Estate Of Roy Pring, C/o Cindy Pring (cindy Pring) (private). It impounds the West Beaver Creek near Pueblo.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 423 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 780 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/28/2021.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | West Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.72334, -105.07390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ESTATE OF ROY PRING, C/O CINDY PRING (CINDY PRING) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01800 |
| Federal ID | CO01800 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |