King #3 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 443 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About King #3
The primary purpose of King #3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jensen, Michael (private). It impounds the North East Creek-tr near Dewey, Utah.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 443 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 09/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Dewey, Utah |
| River/Stream | North East Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.86167, -108.68556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 443 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jensen, Michael |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00099 |
| Federal ID | CO00099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |