Cushman is an earth dam located in San Miguel County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 125 ft long. 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 Cushman
The primary purpose of Cushman is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Skyline Ranch, LLC (spires, John) (private). It impounds the San Miguel River near Saw Pit.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years 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 08/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Miguel |
| Nearest City | Saw Pit |
| River/Stream | San Miguel River |
| Coordinates | 37.89686, -107.89026 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Skyline Ranch, LLC (spires, John) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02226 |
| Federal ID | CO02226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |