Skinny Fish Reservoir is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Colorado, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 225 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 Skinny Fish Reservoir
The primary purpose of Skinny Fish Reservoir 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Skinny Fish Creek near Buford.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Buford |
| River/Stream | Skinny Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03217, -107.21215 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02571 |
| Federal ID | CO02571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |