Parker Basin #3

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityMOLINA
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates39.10167, -107.95724

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1899 (127 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage579 acre-ft
Max Storage579 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Max Discharge4,122 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCOTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/21/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00834
Federal IDCO00834
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Parker Basin #2 0.7 mi Low Cottonwood #5 0.9 mi High Parker Basin #1 1.1 mi Low Blackman_* 1.2 mi Significant Currier 1.5 mi Significant Kitson 1.5 mi High Fred Decamp 1.6 mi Low Cottonwood #4 1.9 mi High Cottonwood #1 2.0 mi High Cottonwood #2 2.1 mi Significant