Spitzley
Spitzley is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spitzley
The primary purpose of Spitzley is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Heather Sterling (private). It impounds the Elkhead Creek-tr near Craig.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1997. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | Elkhead Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.63333, -107.25613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HEATHER STERLING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02579 |
| Federal ID | CO02579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |