Short
Short is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Short
The primary purpose of Short is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jim Leader, T. White Carroll Scott (lyle Short) (private). It impounds the Trumble Draw near Bondad.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/19/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Bondad |
| River/Stream | Trumble Draw |
| Coordinates | 37.13500, -107.86391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JIM LEADER, T. WHITE CARROLL SCOTT (LYLE SHORT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02098 |
| Federal ID | CO02098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |