Rudolph
Rudolph is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rudolph
The primary purpose of Rudolph is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles E. Davison, Jr. (private). It impounds the Hill Creek-os near Kremmling.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Hill Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.24834, -106.50890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES E. DAVISON, JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02175 |
| Federal ID | CO02175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |