Muskrat Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 890 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 Muskrat Dam
The primary purpose of Muskrat Dam 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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Potter Creek near Walden, Co.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,344 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 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 09/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Walden, Co |
| River/Stream | Potter Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.68834, -106.29833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,344 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,344 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,304 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02583 |
| Federal ID | CO02583 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |