Y And S
Y And S is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Y And S
The primary purpose of Y And S is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Y & S Reservoir Co. (mcpherson, Brian) (private). It impounds the Surface Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Surface Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.05333, -107.80890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 494 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Y & S RESERVOIR CO. (MCPHERSON, BRIAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00656 |
| Federal ID | CO00656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |