Way
Way is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Way
The primary purpose of Way is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blue Valley Ranch (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek-os near Kremmling.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.96362, -106.41501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BLUE VALLEY RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00880 |
| Federal ID | CO00880 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |