Bonham-Wells

Colorado — Mesa County — BIG CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
RiverBIG CREEK
Coordinates39.10334, -107.90224

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage1,765 acre-ft
Max Storage1,765 acre-ft
Surface Area109 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBIG CREEK RESERVOIR COMPANY (YOUNG - PRESIDENT, HA
Other NameBig Creek No. 7

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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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