H. H. Moore Divide
H. H. Moore Divide is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About H. H. Moore Divide
The primary purpose of H. H. Moore Divide is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dougle Eagle Ranch (bob Burton) (private). It impounds the Rule Creek near Deckers.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Deckers |
| River/Stream | Rule Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.94500, -105.14668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,512 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUGLE EAGLE RANCH (BOB BURTON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01151 |
| Federal ID | CO01151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |