Hecla
Hecla is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hecla
The primary purpose of Hecla is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meyring Livestock Co. (meyring, Danny) (private). It impounds the Big Grizzly Creek-tr near Walden.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Walden |
| River/Stream | Big Grizzly Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.46167, -106.40223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MEYRING LIVESTOCK CO. (MEYRING, DANNY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01955 |
| Federal ID | CO01955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |