Burnt Mesa
Burnt Mesa is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burnt Mesa
The primary purpose of Burnt Mesa is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cat Creek Ranch, Llc (herold, Chip) (private). It impounds the S. Branch Of Hunt Creek-tr near Oak Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 273 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 07/11/2018.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Oak Creek |
| River/Stream | S. Branch Of Hunt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.13346, -107.01712 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 273 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 617 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CAT CREEK RANCH, LLC (HEROLD, CHIP) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01019 |
| Federal ID | CO01019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |