Coon Creek #3 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 180 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 Coon Creek #3
The primary purpose of Coon Creek #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nichols, Shawn (private). It impounds the Mesa Creek near Mesa.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, 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 07/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Mesa |
| River/Stream | Mesa Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06562, -108.06954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nichols, Shawn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00893 |
| Federal ID | CO00893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |