Millspaugh
Millspaugh is an earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Millspaugh
Millspaugh is a dam in Moffat, Colorado. The dam is owned by Villard Brothers (private). It impounds the S. Fork Fortification Cr.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Moffat |
| River/Stream | S. Fork Fortification Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.78434, -107.47741 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | VILLARD BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02996 |
| Federal ID | CO02996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |