E. G. Merritt
E. G. Merritt is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About E. G. Merritt
The primary purpose of E. G. Merritt is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dr. E. G. Merritt (floyd Franklin) (private). It impounds the Alkali Canyon-tr near Bluff, Ut.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/19/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Bluff, Ut |
| River/Stream | Alkali Canyon-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.45096, -108.68466 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 572 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DR. E. G. MERRITT (FLOYD FRANKLIN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02197 |
| Federal ID | CO02197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |