Lower Big Creek

Colorado — Jackson County — SOUTH TRIB BIG CR

Location

StateColorado
CountyJackson
RiverSOUTH TRIB BIG CR
Coordinates40.93545, -106.61101

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage3,834 acre-ft
Max Storage3,834 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 26, 2016
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSILVER SPUR OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
Other NameBig Creek 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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