Clinton Gulch
Clinton Gulch is an earth dam located in Summit County, Colorado, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clinton Gulch
The primary purpose of Clinton Gulch 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 Clinton Ditch & Res Co (hodson, Liz) (private). It impounds the Tenmile Creek near Frisco.
The dam stands 175 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,915 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2022.
At 175 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Frisco |
| River/Stream | Tenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.41557, -106.17669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Height | 170 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,915 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,915 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,372 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 659 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CLINTON DITCH & RES CO (HODSON, LIZ) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02093 |
| Federal ID | CO02093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |