Spring Creek Dam
Spring Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2018.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.66417, -106.23778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,611 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02584 |
| Federal ID | CO02584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |