E. G. Merritt
Colorado — Montezuma County — ALKALI CANYON-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| River | ALKALI CANYON-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.45097, -108.68466 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 19, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | DR. E. G. MERRITT (FLOYD FRANKLIN) |
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.