Bauer Lake #1
Colorado — Montezuma County — CHICKEN CREEK-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| River | CHICKEN CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 37.41182, -108.30436 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,856 ft |
| NID Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 12, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1907 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BAUER LAKE WATER CO. |
| Other Name | Upper Bauer |
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.