Rifle Correctional Center No. 1

Colorado — Garfield County — MIDDLE RIFLE CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
RiverMIDDLE RIFLE CREEK-OS
Coordinates39.65230, -107.78054

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,269 ft
NID Storage43 acre-ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 5, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerRIFLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER (CHAVEZ, JOAN)
Other NameRcc No. 1

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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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