Oaks
Oaks is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oaks
The primary purpose of Oaks is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Penny Lewis (private). It impounds the Hill Creek-tr near Kremmling.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Hill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.23667, -106.50723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 21 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PENNY LEWIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02118 |
| Federal ID | CO02118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |