Clear Creek

Colorado — Chaffee County — CLEAR CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
RiverCLEAR CREEK
Coordinates39.02167, -106.24723

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length2,850 ft
NID Storage13,560 acre-ft
Max Storage13,560 acre-ft
Surface Area425 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerBOARD OF WATER WORKS-PUEBLO, COLORADO (WARD, ALAN)
Other NameOtero Reservoir

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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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