Scotland Peak
Scotland Peak is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scotland Peak
The primary purpose of Scotland Peak is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grand Mesa Water Users Association (private). It impounds the Ward Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 549 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Ward Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02001, -108.00723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 415 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GRAND MESA WATER USERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00626 |
| Federal ID | CO00626 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |