Lower Turner
Lower Turner is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Turner
The primary purpose of Lower Turner is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Canon Heights Irr & Reservoir Co. (bunny Treat) (private). It impounds the Fourmile Creek-os near Florence.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, 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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Florence |
| River/Stream | Fourmile Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.48906, -105.21354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 822 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CANON HEIGHTS IRR & RESERVOIR CO. (BUNNY TREAT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02182 |
| Federal ID | CO02182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |