A. M. Puett
A. M. Puett is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About A. M. Puett
The primary purpose of A. M. Puett is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Summit Reservoir & Irrigation Company (wagner, Lau (private). It impounds the Cash Canyon-tr near Cortez.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 1,895 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 163 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 10/08/2021.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Cortez |
| River/Stream | Cash Canyon-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.41859, -108.41082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,895 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUMMIT RESERVOIR & IRRIGATION COMPANY (WAGNER, LAU |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01090 |
| Federal ID | CO01090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |