Mcmahon #2

Colorado — Grand County — RED DIRT CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyGrand
RiverRED DIRT CREEK
Coordinates40.17833, -106.57223

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length987 ft
NID Storage4,570 acre-ft
Max Storage4,570 acre-ft
Surface Area196 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMCMAHON RESERVOIR CO. (PINTO VALLEY RANCH)
Other NameRed Dirt Reservoir

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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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