White Owl Dam is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 158 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About White Owl Dam
The primary purpose of White Owl Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the White Owl Creek near Dotsero.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 158 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 06/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Dotsero |
| River/Stream | White Owl Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.74763, -107.30294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 158 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 61 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01595 |
| Federal ID | CO01595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |