Bison Park
Bison Park is an earth dam located in Teller County, Colorado, built in 1902. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bison Park
The primary purpose of Bison Park is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Victor (local government). It impounds the Bison Creek near Pueblo.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,548 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 09/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Teller |
| Nearest City | Pueblo |
| River/Stream | Bison Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.77167, -105.08556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,548 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,548 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF VICTOR |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02047 |
| Federal ID | CO02047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |