Unocal Storage Pond #3

Colorado — Garfield County — PARACHUTE CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
RiverPARACHUTE CREEK-OS
Coordinates39.48028, -108.10195

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,850 ft
NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 30, 1995
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUNION OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA
Other NameWater Stor Pond #3, Temp Stor Pond #3

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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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