Droz Creek
Droz Creek is an earth dam located in Chaffee County, Colorado, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Droz Creek
The primary purpose of Droz Creek 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 Brent Juilleret (private). It impounds the Droz Creek near Poncha Springs.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 612 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| Nearest City | Poncha Springs |
| River/Stream | Droz Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.44389, -106.11918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,687 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BRENT JUILLERET |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02818 |
| Federal ID | CO02818 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |