Unocal Storage Pond #3

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
Nearest CityPARACHUTE
River/StreamPARACHUTE CREEK-OS
Coordinates39.48028, -108.10195

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,850 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge27 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerUNION OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/30/1995
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO02553
Federal IDCO02553
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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