Rockwell #1
Rockwell #1 is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rockwell #1
The primary purpose of Rockwell #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harris And Sons Stirrup Bar Ranch (private). It impounds the Iron Creek-os near Crawford.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 04/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Crawford |
| River/Stream | Iron Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.63194, -107.57334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARRIS AND SONS STIRRUP BAR RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02565 |
| Federal ID | CO02565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |