M. H.
M. H. is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About M. H.
The primary purpose of M. H. is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Andracki, Bernard & Dorothy (private). It impounds the E. Bijou Creek-tr near Deer Trail.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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 12/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Deer Trail |
| River/Stream | E. Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.44473, -103.98918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ANDRACKI, BERNARD & DOROTHY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02316 |
| Federal ID | CO02316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |