Seymour
Seymour is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seymour
The primary purpose of Seymour is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meyring Livestock Co. (meyring, Danny) (private). It impounds the Grizzly Creek-tr near Walden.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,286 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 925 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Walden |
| River/Stream | Grizzly Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.48000, -106.39057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,286 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MEYRING LIVESTOCK CO. (MEYRING, DANNY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01006 |
| Federal ID | CO01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |