Jacobs Ladder
Jacobs Ladder is an earth dam located in Archuleta County, Colorado, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jacobs Ladder
The primary purpose of Jacobs Ladder 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tributary To First Fork Piedra near Piedra.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 78 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 09/16/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | Piedra |
| River/Stream | Tributary To First Fork Piedra |
| Coordinates | 37.37890, -107.43310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 78 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02906 |
| Federal ID | CO02906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |