Middle Fork

Colorado — Garfield County — MIDDLE FORK PARACHUTE CR

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
RiverMIDDLE FORK PARACHUTE CR
Coordinates39.64334, -108.10057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height130 ft
Dam Height123 ft
Dam Length410 ft
NID Storage390 acre-ft
Max Storage390 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCAERUS OPERATING LLC (BOWERS, DAVID)

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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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