Sheer Bliss is an earth dam located in Pitkin County, Colorado, built in 2007. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 180 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 Sheer Bliss
The primary purpose of Sheer Bliss is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aspen Skiing Company (passerini, Raul) (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin |
| Nearest City | Snowmass Village |
| Coordinates | 39.19344, -106.95491 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Aspen Skiing Company (passerini, Raul) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03006 |
| Federal ID | CO03006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |