Spring Creek
Spring Creek is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Colorado, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spring Creek
The primary purpose of Spring Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wade Richardson (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1932, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78350, -107.12456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WADE RICHARDSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00809 |
| Federal ID | CO00809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |