Maguire
Maguire is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Maguire
The primary purpose of Maguire is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bijou Cattle Co. (dan Kelly) (private). It impounds the W Bijou Creek-os near Byers.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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 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 09/17/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Byers |
| River/Stream | W Bijou Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.27833, -104.33057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIJOU CATTLE CO. (DAN KELLY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02279 |
| Federal ID | CO02279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |