Theos Reservoir #1 is an earth dam located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 300 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 Theos Reservoir #1
The primary purpose of Theos Reservoir #1 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 Economos, John (private). It impounds the Coal Creek near Meeker.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 09/04/1991. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Blanco |
| Nearest City | Meeker |
| River/Stream | Coal Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13712, -107.74368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Economos, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02575 |
| Federal ID | CO02575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |