Burgess #1
Burgess #1 is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Burgess #1
The primary purpose of Burgess #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Spring Valley Property Owners & Rec. Corp. (private). It impounds the Rule Creek near Deckers.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 332 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2021.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Deckers |
| River/Stream | Rule Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.99723, -105.13724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SPRING VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS & REC. CORP. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01793 |
| Federal ID | CO01793 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |