Trescott #1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 480 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Trescott #1
The primary purpose of Trescott #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Dennis Trescott & Co. (trescott, Dennis) (private). It impounds the West Bijou Creek-tr near Byers.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Byers |
| River/Stream | West Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.24529, -104.31362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,582 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dennis Trescott & Co. (trescott, Dennis) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02319 |
| Federal ID | CO02319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |