Davenport
Davenport is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davenport
The primary purpose of Davenport is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Huff, Paul (private). It impounds the Tributary To Bell Creek near Hotchkiss.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Hotchkiss |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Bell Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.81963, -107.65670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUFF, PAUL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02923 |
| Federal ID | CO02923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |