Shaw - North Dam is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 514 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Shaw - North Dam
The primary purpose of Shaw - North Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District (dutton (private). It impounds the Kitty Creek-os near South Fork.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 514 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 891 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1895, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | Kitty Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.56611, -106.79390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 514 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 681 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 882 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District (dutton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00781 |
| Federal ID | CO00781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |