Mesa Creek #1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityMESA
River/StreamMESA CREEK
Coordinates39.05070, -108.09639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length875 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage645 acre-ft
Max Storage645 acre-ft
Normal Storage279 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,076 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMESA CREEK RES. CO.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00846
Federal IDCO00846
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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