Baxter
Baxter is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Baxter
The primary purpose of Baxter is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pavlisick, Andy (private). It impounds the Smith Fork Creek-tr near Hotchkiss.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 423 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Hotchkiss |
| River/Stream | Smith Fork Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.76906, -107.67232 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PAVLISICK, ANDY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02189 |
| Federal ID | CO02189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |