Pawnee Raw Water
Pawnee Raw Water is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Colorado, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pawnee Raw Water
The primary purpose of Pawnee Raw Water 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 Xcel Energy (public utility). It impounds the South Platte-os near Brush.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 10,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 138 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,810 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 11/12/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Brush |
| River/Stream | South Platte-os |
| Coordinates | 40.22682, -103.67144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,810 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,867 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | XCEL ENERGY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02212 |
| Federal ID | CO02212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |