Saddle
Saddle is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Saddle
The primary purpose of Saddle is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wyman (son) For Veda Wyman, Steve (private). It impounds the Butler Creek near Craig.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 418 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | Butler Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.25668, -107.37723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 418 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WYMAN (SON) FOR VEDA WYMAN, STEVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02101 |
| Federal ID | CO02101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |