Bennett
Bennett is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bennett
The primary purpose of Bennett is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Harvat & Bill Beck, Joint Owners (john Harvat (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek-os near Walden.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Walden |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.59833, -106.57891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN HARVAT & BILL BECK, JOINT OWNERS (JOHN HARVAT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01952 |
| Federal ID | CO01952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |