Haxton Diversion
Haxton Diversion is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Haxton Diversion
The primary purpose of Haxton Diversion is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Norman G & Marlene A Blackwell Rev Living Trust (b (private). It impounds the Little Cottonwood Ck-tr near Craig.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 10/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | Little Cottonwood Ck-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.62152, -107.35389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORMAN G & MARLENE A BLACKWELL REV LIVING TRUST (B |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02985 |
| Federal ID | CO02985 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |