Meek
Meek is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meek
The primary purpose of Meek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ayer, James (private). It impounds the Iron Creek-tr near Crawford.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Crawford |
| River/Stream | Iron Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.57438, -107.53316 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AYER, JAMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02557 |
| Federal ID | CO02557 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |