Hinman
Hinman is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hinman
The primary purpose of Hinman is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Long Park, Llc (coors, John) (private). It impounds the Pass Creek-tr near Kremmling.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 663 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/04/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Pass Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.15333, -106.45724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,040 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LONG PARK, LLC (COORS, JOHN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02117 |
| Federal ID | CO02117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |