Mesa Creek #3

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityMESA
River/StreamMESA CREEK
Coordinates39.04556, -108.09032

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage239 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Max Discharge325 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 IDCO01040
Federal IDCO01040
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Glacier Spg Retaining Pond 0.1 mi Significant Mesa Creek #2 0.2 mi Low Mesa Creek #1 0.5 mi Significant Jumbo Mesa Creek 5 0.6 mi Significant Mesa Creek #4 0.9 mi Significant Grand Mesa #6 1.2 mi Low Grand Mesa #9 1.6 mi Low Coon Creek #3 1.8 mi Low Coon Creek #2 2.0 mi Low Anderson #2 2.1 mi Significant