Harris Park Estates #1
Harris Park Estates #1 is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harris Park Estates #1
The primary purpose of Harris Park Estates #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harris Park Metropolitan District (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek near Shaffers Crossing.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 07/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Shaffers Crossing |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.50390, -105.49418 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 167 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HARRIS PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01150 |
| Federal ID | CO01150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |