Clark
Clark is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clark
The primary purpose of Clark 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 Oak Creek-tr near Delta.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 06/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Oak Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.92001, -108.07890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00478 |
| Federal ID | CO00478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |