Chimney Peak Ranch
Chimney Peak Ranch is an earth dam located in Ouray County, Colorado. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chimney Peak Ranch
The primary purpose of Chimney Peak Ranch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Nate Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray |
| River/Stream | Nate Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.18875, -107.64761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02973 |
| Federal ID | CO02973 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |