Road Canyon #1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyHinsdale
Nearest CitySOUTH FORK
River/StreamROAD CANYON CREEK
Coordinates37.77695, -107.17585

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,213 acre-ft
Max Storage2,213 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,367 acre-ft
Surface Area141 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge3,251 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00816
Federal IDCO00816
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Road Canyon #2 1.9 mi Low S. Lazy U 2.2 mi Low Spring Creek 2.8 mi Low Regan 2.8 mi Low S. Lazy U #2 3.1 mi Low Hermit #1 3.2 mi Low Troutvale #1 (upper) 3.3 mi Significant Hermit #2 3.5 mi Low Troutvale #2 (lower) 3.7 mi Significant Hermit #3 3.8 mi Low