Aubert is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Aubert
The primary purpose of Aubert is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hawks, Dave (private). It impounds the North East Creek near Whitewater.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 09/29/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | North East Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.89001, -108.71057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hawks, Dave |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01854 |
| Federal ID | CO01854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |