Paxton is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Paxton
The primary purpose of Paxton is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rehoboth Land Partners (private). It impounds the N Fork Horsefly Creek near Naturita.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 785 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 05/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Naturita |
| River/Stream | N Fork Horsefly Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.22334, -107.97391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 575 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rehoboth Land Partners |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00163 |
| Federal ID | CO00163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |