Dugger
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.
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 |