Glacier Spg Retaining Pond is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 175 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 Glacier Spg Retaining Pond
The primary purpose of Glacier Spg Retaining Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Mesa Creek near Mesa, Co.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Mesa, Co |
| River/Stream | Mesa Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04728, -108.09177 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO82448 |
| Federal ID | CO82448 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |