Fred Decamp
Fred Decamp is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fred Decamp
The primary purpose of Fred Decamp is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Nichols Jr (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Molina.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.08000, -107.96723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES NICHOLS JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00952 |
| Federal ID | CO00952 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |