Youngs Creek #3
Youngs Creek #3 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1894. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Youngs Creek #3
The primary purpose of Youngs Creek #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Youngs Creek Reservoir Co. (bob Anderson, Presiden (private). It impounds the Youngs Creek near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 313 acre-feet. Completed in 1894, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Youngs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04334, -107.92224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 656 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | YOUNGS CREEK RESERVOIR CO. (BOB ANDERSON, PRESIDEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00655 |
| Federal ID | CO00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |