James Tingle
James Tingle is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 2009. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About James Tingle
The primary purpose of James Tingle 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 Centennial Water And Sanitation District (local government). It impounds the Michigan Creek-os near Jefferson.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 4,609 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 495 acre-feet. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Michigan Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.34938, -105.80916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,609 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 711 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CENTENNIAL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02939 |
| Federal ID | CO02939 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |