Adobe Creek

Colorado — Bent County — ADOBE CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyBent
RiverADOBE CREEK-OS
Coordinates38.23501, -103.28057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length7,375 ft
NID Storage122,360 acre-ft
Max Storage122,360 acre-ft
Surface Area5,094 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFORT LYON CANAL CO.
Other NameBlue Lake

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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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