Chaffee Gulch Detention Dam #6
Colorado — Ouray County — CHAFFEE GULCH
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray |
| River | CHAFFEE GULCH |
| Coordinates | 38.27438, -107.72283 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 588 ft |
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 18, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| 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.