Gcwsd #1 is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 1,700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gcwsd #1
Gcwsd #1 is a dam in Grand, Colorado. The dam is owned by Grand County Water and San District No. 1 (hutchin (public utility).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Coordinates | 39.93887, -105.79569 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Grand County Water and San District No. 1 (hutchin |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02983 |
| Federal ID | CO02983 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |