Groundhog
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Dolores |
| Nearest City | DOLORES |
| River/Stream | GROUNDHOG CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.79083, -108.29084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 141 ft |
| Dam Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 755 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MONTEZUMA VALLEY IRRIGATION CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |