Nucla Domestic is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 1,170 ft long, taller than 84% 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 Nucla Domestic
The primary purpose of Nucla Domestic is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mustang Water Authority (jack Carter, Manager) (public utility). It impounds the San Miguel River near Naturita.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 05/04/2020.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Naturita |
| River/Stream | San Miguel River |
| Coordinates | 38.25834, -108.50723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mustang Water Authority (jack Carter, Manager) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00867 |
| Federal ID | CO00867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |