Jumbo Mesa Creek 5 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 350 ft long. 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 Jumbo Mesa Creek 5
The primary purpose of Jumbo Mesa Creek 5 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Mesa Creek near Mesa.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Mesa |
| River/Stream | Mesa Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.05414, -108.09282 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00884 |
| Federal ID | CO00884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |