Wohler
Wohler is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1901. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wohler
The primary purpose of Wohler is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Elk Creek Ranch Company L. L. C. (merv Lapin) (private). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Burns.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Burns |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.94501, -106.81558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 277 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELK CREEK RANCH COMPANY L. L. C. (MERV LAPIN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00942 |
| Federal ID | CO00942 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |