Shaw - North Dam

Colorado — Mineral County — KITTY CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyMineral
RiverKITTY CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.56611, -106.79390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length514 ft
NID Storage891 acre-ft
Max Storage891 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 8, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (DUTTON

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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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