Fruita #1
Fruita #1 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fruita #1
The primary purpose of Fruita #1 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 City Of Fruita (local government). It impounds the North East Creek near Grand Junction, Co.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction, Co |
| River/Stream | North East Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.84794, -108.75369 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,335 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FRUITA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00076 |
| Federal ID | CO00076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |