Marchiori
Marchiori is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marchiori
The primary purpose of Marchiori is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred Marchiori (fred & Arthur Marchiori) (private). It impounds the Bear Creek-tr near Boone.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Boone |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.51668, -104.86890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED MARCHIORI (FRED & ARTHUR MARCHIORI) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01871 |
| Federal ID | CO01871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |