Marion
Colorado — Custer County — AMETHYST CRK.
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Custer |
| River | AMETHYST CRK. |
| Coordinates | 37.99168, -105.11557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1909 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MARION MINES & HILL CO. |
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.