George Lewis #6
George Lewis #6 is an earth dam located in Crowley County, Colorado, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About George Lewis #6
The primary purpose of George Lewis #6 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Anderson, Clint (private). It impounds the Arkansas River-tr near Olney Springs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,590 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, 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 11/09/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Crowley |
| Nearest City | Olney Springs |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.30001, -103.92223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,910 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Max Discharge | 593 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ANDERSON, CLINT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00525 |
| Federal ID | CO00525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |