Dugger is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,127 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dugger
The primary purpose of Dugger 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 31 feet tall and stretches 1,127 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 297 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. 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 | 38.91668, -108.10890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,127 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 588 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Delta (caudle, Casey) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00600 |
| Federal ID | CO00600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |