Bauer Lake #1

Colorado — Montezuma County — CHICKEN CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyMontezuma
RiverCHICKEN CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.41182, -108.30436

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,856 ft
NID Storage510 acre-ft
Max Storage510 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBAUER LAKE WATER CO.
Other NameUpper Bauer

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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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