Mesa Creek #1

Colorado — Mesa County — MESA CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
RiverMESA CREEK
Coordinates39.05070, -108.09639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length875 ft
NID Storage645 acre-ft
Max Storage645 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1893
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMESA CREEK RES. CO.
Other NameSunset 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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