Mcgechie is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Mcgechie
The primary purpose of Mcgechie 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 Michael Mcgechie, (private). It impounds the Hartman Draw-tr near Cortez.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Cortez |
| River/Stream | Hartman Draw-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.36556, -108.60244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Michael Mcgechie, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02746 |
| Federal ID | CO02746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |