Shaw - North Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMineral
Nearest CitySOUTH FORK
River/StreamKITTY CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.56611, -106.79390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length514 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage891 acre-ft
Max Storage891 acre-ft
Normal Storage681 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge882 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (DUTTON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00781
Federal IDCO00781
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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