Cliff Creek
Cliff Creek is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Colorado. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cliff Creek
Cliff Creek is a dam in Mineral, Colorado. The dam is owned by Pizel, Dale (private).
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.72695, -107.06584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | PIZEL, DALE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02975 |
| Federal ID | CO02975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |