Fooses

Colorado — Chaffee County — FOOSES CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
RiverFOOSES CREEK
Coordinates38.54029, -106.24771

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length218 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 13, 2012
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerXCEL ENERGY
Other NameSalida Hydro #1 Forebay

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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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