Seaton is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 640 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Seaton
The primary purpose of Seaton is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Andy & Stanley Peroulis (joint Owners) (peroulis, (private). It impounds the Middle Fish Creek-os near Milner.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Milner |
| River/Stream | Middle Fish Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.25668, -107.18390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Andy & Stanley Peroulis (joint Owners) (peroulis, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00888 |
| Federal ID | CO00888 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |