Jensen
Jensen is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jensen
The primary purpose of Jensen is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eleanor Nichols (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek-os near Molina.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 126 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1913, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.06168, -107.99890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 126 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELEANOR NICHOLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01962 |
| Federal ID | CO01962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |