Dove Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Dolores County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 2,800 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dove Creek #1
The primary purpose of Dove Creek #1 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 Town of Dove Creek (sonny Frazier) (local government). It impounds the Dove Creek-os near Dove Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Dolores |
| Nearest City | Dove Creek |
| River/Stream | Dove Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.77114, -108.90011 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Dove Creek (sonny Frazier) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02213 |
| Federal ID | CO02213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |