Buckeye #1
Colorado — Montrose County — BUCKEYE CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| River | BUCKEYE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.43834, -109.04557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,233 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1910 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | PARADOX VALLEY CANAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY |
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.