Weber - South Dam
Weber - South Dam is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Weber - South Dam
The primary purpose of Weber - South Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Weber Reservoir Co (lewis, Perry) (private). It impounds the West Fork Mancos River-tr near Mancos.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 961 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 652 acre-feet. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Mancos |
| River/Stream | West Fork Mancos River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.39882, -108.23263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 961 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WEBER RESERVOIR CO (LEWIS, PERRY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01082 |
| Federal ID | CO01082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |