Buckhorn Lake #2

Colorado — Montrose County — UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER, TR&SP-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyMontrose
RiverUNCOMPAHGRE RIVER, TR&SP-TR
Coordinates38.34082, -107.64692

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length90 ft
NID Storage299 acre-ft
Max Storage299 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1884
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBUCKHORN MOUNTAIN RANCH (ROBERT, PULLIAM)
Other NameLower Buckhorn

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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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