Jerry Creek Dike 1
Jerry Creek Dike 1 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jerry Creek Dike 1
The primary purpose of Jerry Creek Dike 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ute Water Conservancy District (private). It impounds the Jerry Gulch near Grand Junction.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 190 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/21/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction |
| River/Stream | Jerry Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.19612, -108.09862 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,965 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 190 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | UTE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02853 |
| Federal ID | CO02853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |