Lower Sacramento Ck. #1
Lower Sacramento Ck. #1 is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Sacramento Ck. #1
The primary purpose of Lower Sacramento Ck. #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir Co. (private). It impounds the Middle Fork S. Platte R.-tr near Fairplay.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Fairplay |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork S. Platte R.-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.23057, -106.02362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LOWER SACRAMENTO CREEK RESERVOIR CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02529 |
| Federal ID | CO02529 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |