Deer Retention Dam #1
Colorado — Mesa County — HORSESHOE CANYON
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| River | HORSESHOE CANYON |
| Coordinates | 39.28245, -108.39336 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 11, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Debris Control |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
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.