Carroll Brown
Carroll Brown is an earth dam located in Ouray County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carroll Brown
The primary purpose of Carroll Brown is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Double Rl Ranch (kelly, Oakley) (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Ridgeway.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, 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 10/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray |
| Nearest City | Ridgeway |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.07133, -107.86294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUBLE RL RANCH (KELLY, OAKLEY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01803 |
| Federal ID | CO01803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |