Von Springs #1
Von Springs #1 is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Von Springs #1
The primary purpose of Von Springs #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Crystal River Ranch (rogers, Susan) (private). It impounds the East Coulter Creek near Glenwood Springs.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 03/29/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Glenwood Springs |
| River/Stream | East Coulter Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.51501, -107.09223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CRYSTAL RIVER RANCH (ROGERS, SUSAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01925 |
| Federal ID | CO01925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |