Cortez #1
Colorado — Montezuma County — MCELMO CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| River | MCELMO CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.40536, -108.53763 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 5, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF CORTEZ |
Location Map
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.