Clayton
Clayton is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clayton
The primary purpose of Clayton is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meyring Livestock Co. (meyring, Danny) (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek-os near Cowdrey.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1904, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Cowdrey |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.50667, -106.31557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MEYRING LIVESTOCK CO. (MEYRING, DANNY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01953 |
| Federal ID | CO01953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |