Rim Rock #1
Rim Rock #1 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rim Rock #1
The primary purpose of Rim Rock #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co. (waibel, Keith (private). It impounds the Ward Creek-tr near Whitewater.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 06/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | Ward Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02333, -108.00891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SURFACE CREEK DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (WAIBEL, KEITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00622 |
| Federal ID | CO00622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |