Paulson
Paulson is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paulson
The primary purpose of Paulson is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clay, Dean (private). It impounds the Gunnison River-tr near Delta.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 824 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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. 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 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Gunnison River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.85001, -107.85723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 824 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLAY, DEAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00611 |
| Federal ID | CO00611 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |