Lake Meredith is an earth dam located in Crowley County, Colorado, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 100 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Meredith
The primary purpose of Lake Meredith is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Colorado Canal Company (matt Rouleau) (private). It impounds the Bob Creek near Rocky Ford.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6,223 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41,413 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 115 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Crowley |
| Nearest City | Rocky Ford |
| River/Stream | Bob Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.15667, -103.74390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41,413 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41,413 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39,804 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,223 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Colorado Canal Company (matt Rouleau) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01836 |
| Federal ID | CO01836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |