Bonnie Meade
Bonnie Meade is an earth dam located in Pueblo County, Colorado, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bonnie Meade
The primary purpose of Bonnie Meade is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by K. Michael Pounds, (private). It impounds the Greenhorn Creek-os near Colorado City.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo |
| Nearest City | Colorado City |
| River/Stream | Greenhorn Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.92834, -104.83723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,262 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | K. MICHAEL POUNDS, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00490 |
| Federal ID | CO00490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |