Hoagland #1
Hoagland #1 is an earth dam located in Summit County, Colorado, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hoagland #1
The primary purpose of Hoagland #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lazy Shamrock Ranch (sean Flanigan) (private). It impounds the Elliott Creek near Kremmling.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 628 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Elliott Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.84834, -106.34890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 628 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 628 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,256 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAZY SHAMROCK RANCH (SEAN FLANIGAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00877 |
| Federal ID | CO00877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |