Creager
Creager is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Creager
The primary purpose of Creager is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wolf Springs Ranch (ranch Manager) (private). It impounds the Bruff Creek-os near Gardner.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 644 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 10/11/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Gardner |
| River/Stream | Bruff Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.84001, -105.34390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,313 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,860 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WOLF SPRINGS RANCH (RANCH MANAGER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00496 |
| Federal ID | CO00496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |