Morgan Creek #1
Morgan Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morgan Creek #1
The primary purpose of Morgan Creek #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Smith Rancho Land & Livestock (private). It impounds the Morgan Creek near Hayden.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 10/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Hayden |
| River/Stream | Morgan Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.61000, -107.17390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 467 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SMITH RANCHO LAND & LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02081 |
| Federal ID | CO02081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |