Cortez #1
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | CORTEZ |
| River/Stream | MCELMO CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.40536, -108.53763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CORTEZ |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |