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Colorado — Hinsdale County — SOUTH CLEAR CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyHinsdale
RiverSOUTH CLEAR CREEK
Coordinates37.80661, -107.21998

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length970 ft
NID Storage749 acre-ft
Max Storage749 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 2, 2020
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1889
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHERMIT LAKES RECREATION CLUB (LARSEN, BILL)

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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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