Rapid Creek #1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityPALISADE
River/StreamRAPID CREEK
Coordinates39.08167, -108.21890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,089 acre-ft
Max Storage1,089 acre-ft
Normal Storage714 acre-ft
Surface Area114 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge865 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSDLMTN, LLC (HOWARD HAWKS)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01964
Federal IDCO01964
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Rapid Creek #2 0.7 mi Low Palisade #3 1.3 mi Low Somerville-mccullah 2.8 mi High Palisade Cabin 3.0 mi High Bolen 3.9 mi Significant Anderson #6 4.1 mi Low Bolen, Anderson, Jacobs 4.3 mi Low Anderson #2 5.9 mi Significant Anderson #1 6.0 mi Significant Hallenbeck #2 6.2 mi High