Carbonate Camp #6
Carbonate Camp #6 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carbonate Camp #6
The primary purpose of Carbonate Camp #6 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Macfarlane, Dan (private). It impounds the Youngs Creek near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 333 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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. 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 08/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Youngs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.03317, -107.90302 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Max Discharge | 908 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MACFARLANE, DAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00474 |
| Federal ID | CO00474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |