Buckeye #1
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | PARADOX |
| River/Stream | BUCKEYE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.43834, -109.04557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PARADOX VALLEY CANAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |