Burns
Burns is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burns
The primary purpose of Burns is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Soukup Investments (soukup, Brian) (private). It impounds the Chedsey Creek near Cowdrey.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Cowdrey |
| River/Stream | Chedsey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.57529, -106.60391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 441 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SOUKUP INVESTMENTS (SOUKUP, BRIAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00987 |
| Federal ID | CO00987 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |