Morgan Creek #1

Colorado — Routt County — MORGAN CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyRoutt
RiverMORGAN CREEK
Coordinates40.61000, -107.17390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length745 ft
NID Storage225 acre-ft
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 12, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSMITH RANCHO LAND & LIVESTOCK

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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