Parsons is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 275 ft long, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Parsons
The primary purpose of Parsons is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dietz, Terry (private). It impounds the Carter Creek near Kremmling.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Carter Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.26834, -106.40557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dietz, Terry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00705 |
| Federal ID | CO00705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |