Double Retention Dam
Double Retention Dam is a gravity dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Double Retention Dam
The primary purpose of Double Retention 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 Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the West Wash - Tr.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | West Wash - Tr |
| Coordinates | 39.38125, -108.94802 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03031 |
| Federal ID | CO03031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |