Carbonate Camp #7
Carbonate Camp #7 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carbonate Camp #7
The primary purpose of Carbonate Camp #7 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 12 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 163 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. 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 | 39.03183, -107.89615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MACFARLANE, DAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00475 |
| Federal ID | CO00475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |