Garner
Garner is an earth dam located in Dolores County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Garner
The primary purpose of Garner is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keith Ivins (private). It impounds the Disappointment Creek-tr near Slick Rock.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Dolores |
| Nearest City | Slick Rock |
| River/Stream | Disappointment Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.83876, -108.38521 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 205 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEITH IVINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02061 |
| Federal ID | CO02061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |