Basin #1
Basin #1 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Basin #1
The primary purpose of Basin #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 Delta (caudle, Casey) (local government). It impounds the Dirty George Creek near Delta.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 538 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Dirty George Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.00667, -108.04890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00364 |
| Federal ID | CO00364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |